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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 awakens Himiko from his sleep?
(a) A siren.
(b) Men calling Himiko from outside.
(c) The TV.
(d) A gunshot.

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

3. What place has Bird always wanted to visit?
(a) Europe.
(b) Australia.
(c) Africa.
(d) America.

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

5. What does the person in #54 give Bird before he leaves?
(a) Money.
(b) A bottle of whiskey.
(c) Books.
(d) A baby gift.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bird contemplating in the book?

2. What is the baby's prognosis?

3. Who is the central character of the book?

4. The Director of the hospital asks Bird if he would like to see ___________________.

5. What puts Bird in a good mood?

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