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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What condition does the new baby have?
(a) Undeveloped heart.
(b) Asthma.
(c) Brain hernia.
(d) Spina Bifida.

2. How does Bird get to the hospital?
(a) Cab.
(b) Subway.
(c) Bicycle.
(d) Bus.

3. Who is Himiko?
(a) Bird's wife.
(b) Bird's mother.
(c) Bird's sister.
(d) Bird's former girlfriend.

4. Himiko carries Bird to ________________ so he can sleep.
(a) her bedroom.
(b) the spare room.
(c) the den.
(d) the living room couch.

5. How does Bird feel about responsibility for his child?
(a) Happy.
(b) Content.
(c) Accepting.
(d) Afraid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bird note about Himiko's apartment?

2. What kind of book is Bird looking at as the novel begins?

3. Who tells Bird about the baby's condition at the other hospital?

4. Why can the new baby not have surgery?

5. What is Bird afraid of losing now that his child is here?

(see the answer key)

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