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Q. Why does Henry's father hate Japanese people so much?
He finds sushi disgusting.
He has a grudge against Keiko and her family.
He grew up during a war between China and Japan.
He wants to buy up all of Japantown.
Q. Why does Marty think his father kept Ethel at home instead of in a hospice?
To spite Marty
To save money
To keep her safe and sound
To feed her Chinese food every day
Q. What gesture does Samantha make after she and Marty help Henry at the Panama Hotel?
She visits Ethel's grave.
She learns to speak fluent Chinese.
She cooks a traditional Chinese meal.
She buys Henry a new Oscar Holden record.
Q. What does Henry do when his father threatens to disown him?
He walks downstairs to get Keiko's albums anyway.
He bursts into tears.
He apologizes in Chinese.
He runs away from home.
Q. What does Marty give his father at the end of the book?
A trip to the Bahamas
A new motorcycle
A house
A trip to New York City