2. What does Bird do as he waits for a cab?
(a) Spits out a broken tooth.
(b) Checks his e-mail.
(c) Counts his money.
(d) Calls the hospital.

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

4. What does the angry student realize about Bird?
(a) He is demented.
(b) He is ill.
(c) He is depressed.
(d) He is hungover.

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

6. What does the person in #52 tell Bird?
(a) To take the week off from work.
(b) To call the hospital billing office.
(c) To bring his wife some clean clothes.
(d) Not to come to the maternity hospital.

7. Hamiko gives Bird advice on ____________________.
(a) dealing with a hangover.
(b) frugal travel.
(c) passing the bar exam.
(d) getting a good apartment.

8. The doctor would like to be present for the baby's __________________.
(a) first birthday party.
(b) circumcision.
(c) christening.
(d) autopsy.

9. When Bird catches a glimpse of Himiko's naked body, he ___________________________.
(a) thinks she is like a statue.
(b) feels his juvenile disgust with nudity.
(c) is embarrassed.
(d) feels sexual excitement.

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

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

12. What comes over Bird as he waits for the bus?
(a) Paternal feelings.
(b) The urge to vomit.
(c) A strong, angry sexual desire.
(d) A panic attack.

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

14. How old is Bird?
(a) 18.
(b) 29.
(c) 25.
(d) 31.

15. How many shots of whiskey does Bird drink in quick succession?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.