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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Himiko prepared to help Bird with the baby?
(a) She thinks he will pay her.
(b) She loves babies.
(c) She wants to be a nurse.
(d) She has strong feelings for Bird now.

2. What does Bird note about Himiko's apartment?
(a) It smells like bread.
(b) It is dark.
(c) It is freshly painted.
(d) It has new drapes.

3. What does the doctor tell Bird about the baby?
(a) He will take several months to die.
(b) He has had the surgery.
(c) He died in his sleep.
(d) He is nearly strong enough to have the surgery.

4. What does Bird note about the hospital's Director?
(a) He is sullen.
(b) He is deaf.
(c) He giggles.
(d) He stutters.

5. What name had Bird's wife been thinking of giving to the baby?
(a) Kikuhiko.
(b) Ryuicho.
(c) Botan.
(d) Mamoru.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Bird positioned for his new roles in life?

2. What does Bird unexpectedly do after work?

3. What does the person in #52 tell Bird?

4. What had happened to Himiko's husband?

5. Who is the central character of the book?

(see the answer key)

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