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

4. Himiko carries Bird to ________________ so he can sleep.
(a) the living room couch.
(b) the den.
(c) the spare room.
(d) her bedroom.

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

6. For what does Bird ask a sales clerk?
(a) Blue shirts.
(b) Road maps of Africa.
(c) Tangerines.
(d) Motor oil.

7. Bird briefly fantasizes about _______________________.
(a) an evening with the transvestite.
(b) skiing.
(c) flying a plane.
(d) being wealthy.

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

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

10. What awakens Bird from his sleep?
(a) His wife.
(b) An alarm clock.
(c) A telephone call.
(d) A gunshot.

11. How does Bird feel about responsibility for his child?
(a) Accepting.
(b) Happy.
(c) Content.
(d) Afraid.

12. What does Bird learn about his son when he sees him in the hospital?
(a) He is dying.
(b) He is ready to go home.
(c) He is doing well.
(d) He is dead.

13. What is the state of mind of the main character?
(a) Euphoric.
(b) Angry.
(c) Content.
(d) Unhappy.

14. Who is Himiko?
(a) Bird's sister.
(b) Bird's former girlfriend.
(c) Bird's wife.
(d) Bird's mother.

15. Who is Bird's fellow colleague who is a foreigner?
(a) Schmidt.
(b) Wasserstrom.
(c) Delchef.
(d) Rinaldo.