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Questions 1-5 of 25:

What does the one-eyed doctor tell Bird about Bird's wife? (from Chapter 7 and 8)

She is in a deep depression.

She doesn't know the truth about the baby.

She is hemorrhaging.

She has died.

Himiko reminds Bird of _________________________. (from Chapter 13)

the probable fate of the baby.

his rent payment.

his wedding anniversary.

the restaurant check.

It is _______________ that Bird uses sex to avoid responsibility but it is sex that ultimately allows him to take responsibility. (from Chapters 5 and 6)

ironic.

metaphoric.

symbolic.

antagonistic.

How do Bird and the person in #164 know each other? (from Chapter 13)

He was a student of Bird's.

They were college roommates.

They used to be friends.

They were in the same fraternity.

Bird's in-laws _____________________. (from Chapter 13)

paid for all the hospital bills.

want to raise the baby.

wish the baby had died.

are pleased with the decision Bird made.

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