The Mochi Makers Quiz

In the book The Mochi Makers, what are Obaachan and the narrator (Obaachan’s granddaughter) making?

• Sushi

• Mochi

• Tempura

• Ramen

In the book The Mochi Makers, what do they do to the sweet mochi rice?

• Boil and fry

• Measure and wash

• Bake and cool

• Chop and steam

In the book The Mochi Makers, what kind of hands does Obaachan have?

• Soft and smooth

• Strong and wrinkled

• Small and quick

• Delicate and thin

In the book The Mochi Makers, what kind of hands does the narrator have?

• Large and rough

• Small quick ones

• Soft and gentle

• Long and slender

In the book The Mochi Makers, what does Obaachan do when the narrator spills a few shiny grains of rice?

• Frowns

• Laughs

• Smiles

• Scolds

In the book The Mochi Makers, what does Obaachan say you need, to make Mochi?

• Clean hands and whole hearts

• Quick hands and sharp eyes

• Strong arms and patience

• Gentle touch and focus

In the book The Mochi Makers, what do Obaachan and the narrator wait for?

• The water to boil

• The rice to cook

• The dough to rise

• The sun to set

In the book The Mochi Makers, who taught Obaachan to make Mochi?

• Her father

• Her mother, who learned it from her mother

• A family friend

• A famous chef

In the book The Mochi Makers, why did Obaachan cross the ocean from Japan to America?

• To find a job

• To study

• To marry Ojiichan

• To explore

In the book The Mochi Makers, what did Obaachan bring in her suitcase?

• A silk kimono to use as her wedding dress and a set of red lacquered dishes

• A collection of books

• A set of traditional Japanese toys

• A box of family photos