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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Bird work?
(a) Hospital.
(b) Cram-school.
(c) Bookstore.
(d) Bistro.

2. What does Bird use intense sexuality for?
(a) A measure of intelligence.
(b) A means of avoiding responsibility.
(c) A form of expression.
(d) His creativity.

3. What did Bird do the summer after he got married?
(a) Traveled to Africa.
(b) Built a house.
(c) Took French lessons.
(d) Stayed drunk for four weeks.

4. Why can the new baby not have surgery?
(a) It is too risky.
(b) It is inoperable.
(c) It is too expensive.
(d) He is too young.

5. Who does Bird encounter when he leaves the shop?
(a) A mime.
(b) A beggar.
(c) A transvestite.
(d) A priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the state of mind of the main character?

2. To Bird, the baby represents __________________.

3. What does the angry student realize about Bird?

4. When Bird catches a glimpse of Himiko's naked body, he ___________________________.

5. Bird briefly fantasizes about _______________________.

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