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Multiple Choice
1. Why is the narrator surprised when he sees the photo of his mother?
A) He was originally in the photo but was cut out of it.
B) She looks very healthy, although his father said she had been sick for years.
C) His mother looks like the ghost he used to see when he was younger.
D) His mother is smiling in the picture despite always being sad.
2. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the narrator and his father?
A) Loving and supportive
B) Strained and distant
C) Rebellious and contentious
D) Aggressive and competitive
3. Why is Kikuko unsure about going to the United States with her boyfriend?
A) She does not want to leave her friends and rely solely on her boyfriend.
B) She knows her father will be disappointed in her if she leaves Japan.
C) Her brother has decided to stay in Japan, and she wants to be closer to him.
D) She plans on breaking up with her boyfriend in the near future.
4. Which example best embodies the theme of Expectations Versus Reality?
A) “I [The narrator] am not sure what my plans will be.” / “To be honest, I [the narrator] hadn’t thought that far ahead.
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