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1.	Why did the father of Yoshiko Uchida, the author, wear a bow tie?
	A.	He thought they were the best-looking ties.
	B.	It was the only kind that he could tie.
	C.	It was required clothing at his first job in the United States.
	D.	It was easier to tie than a four-in-hand tie.

2.	In what business did Mr. Shimada first become successful?
	A.	banking
	B.	sewing
	C.	laundry
	D.	restaurant

3.	Why did the Japanese women keep their money with Shimada?
	A.	Shimada's house was closer to their homes than the bank was.
	B.	They did not believe in the banking system.
	C.	U.S. banks would not take their money.
	D.	They would not go to a bank where tellers could not speak their language.

4.	Why did Shimada fly the American flag in front of his first store?
	A.	The colors of the flag matched the store's sign.
	B.	The flag might attract more business.
	C.	The store contained a U.S. Post Office Station.
	D.	Shimada was very patriotic.

5.	How did Shimada return to Japan?
	A.	as penniless as the day he set off for America
	B.	as a proud and wealthy man
	C.	as a U.S. citizen with a new political views
	D.	as an inspired businessman with many ideas to develop

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