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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Himiko suggests that in another universe, Bird's baby will live to his __________________.
(a) sixties.
(b) fifties.
(c) nineties.
(d) first birthday.

2. The doctor describes the baby as __________________.
(a) an angel.
(b) a gift.
(c) a vegetable.
(d) a blessing.

3. The Hospital Director's behavior makes him appear to be __________________.
(a) insensitive.
(b) scared.
(c) anxious.
(d) happy.

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

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

6. Who tells Bird about the baby's condition at the other hospital?
(a) The pediatrician.
(b) The head of Neurology.
(c) The head nurse.
(d) The glass-eyed doctor.

7. What is Bird contemplating in the book?
(a) His baby pictures.
(b) Scriptures.
(c) Exam questions.
(d) A map of Africa.

8. Bird hints to the doctor that ______________________.
(a) his wife cannot care for the baby.
(b) he is leaving his wife.
(c) he may want the baby to die.
(d) he cannot afford the surgery.

9. Which of the following does Bird NOT think about on this day?
(a) His birdlike nature.
(b) Changes due to new baby.
(c) His youth.
(d) Buying a new car.

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

11. What does Bird tell Himiko?
(a) He is moving away.
(b) His baby is dead.
(c) He is divorcing his wife.
(d) He is going back to school.

12. Who/what is foreshadowed in Chapter 2?
(a) The "angel" women.
(b) The doctor's giggling.
(c) The mother-in-law's face.
(d) The video arcade.

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

14. Himiko can best be described as __________________.
(a) lazy.
(b) eccentric.
(c) popular.
(d) studious.

15. What does Bird identify himself as when he arrives at the hospital?
(a) The holy man.
(b) The uncle.
(c) The husband.
(d) The father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bird do as he reads a short story to his class?

2. Himiko carries Bird to ________________ so he can sleep.

3. Where does Bird go with the doctor to take the baby?

4. Bird compares the baby's situation to ______________________.

5. To Bird, the baby represents __________________.

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