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

2. What had happened to Himiko's husband?
(a) He was killed in a war.
(b) He left her for another woman.
(c) He died of cancer.
(d) He committed suicide.

3. Who does Bird see standing at the windows of the hospital?
(a) Pregnant women.
(b) Physicians.
(c) Visitors.
(d) Nurses.

4. What does Bird do when Himiko goes to the shower?
(a) Takes a nap.
(b) Gets glasses for the whiskey.
(c) Watches television.
(d) Makes some phone calls.

5. Who is the central character of the book?
(a) Maxim.
(b) Bird.
(c) Ruse.
(d) Sloane.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bird told about the new baby?

2. Who is looking for a fight with Bird?

3. The doctor thinks the baby and the parents __________________________.

4. How old is Bird?

5. What does Bird do as he waits for a cab?

(see the answer key)

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