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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Himiko tells Bird that the person in #129 said the things about Bird because ______________________.
(a) she wanted to fight with him.
(b) she thinks he is lazy.
(c) she is jealous of him.
(d) she does not like him.

2. Which of the following does Bird NOT say to Himiko?
(a) He wants the baby to have the operation.
(b) He has changed his mind about the baby.
(c) He is going to take the baby back to the hospital.
(d) He is in love with her.

3. The women in the maternity hospital think that Bird ________________________.
(a) has left his baby at the other hospital to die.
(b) seems very immature.
(c) is a very considerate husband.
(d) is not a very good provider.

4. What does Bird's wife recall hearing as she was giving birth?
(a) The baby's cry.
(b) The ambulance sirens.
(c) The giggles of the doctor.
(d) The radio in the delivery room.

5. What does Himiko suggest to Bird regarding the baby?
(a) Let the baby grow a little while longer to see if he gets strong enough to have surgery.
(b) Let the baby die in the hospital now.
(c) They get in touch with a doctor who will end the baby's life.
(d) That Bird's wife should make the decision.

6. The person in #145 suggests that Himiko and Bird ______________________.
(a) adopt a child.
(b) start a business.
(c) get married.
(d) go to Africa.

7. What does Bird unexpectedly do after work?
(a) He resigns.
(b) He runs away with Himiko.
(c) He buys a new car.
(d) He buys a ticket to Africa.

8. When Bird arrives at school, he learns that he has a meeting with _________________ after class.
(a) the Principal.
(b) the Board of Education.
(c) a parent.
(d) the English Department.

9. After talking to the person in #164, Bird realizes that he _______________________.
(a) should have a better-paying job by now.
(b) has nothing to make his life worthy.
(c) is in love with Himiko.
(d) wants to move to America.

10. What has Bird's wife been told about her baby?
(a) Tests are being run.
(b) The baby has died.
(c) The baby is in an oxygen tent.
(d) The baby is not hungry.

11. When was A PERSONAL MATTER first published?
(a) Late 1990s.
(b) Mid 1980s.
(c) Early 1960s.
(d) 1975.

12. In what country does Bird live?
(a) Japan.
(b) Germany.
(c) Korea.
(d) China.

13. What is Delchef's native language?
(a) French.
(b) English.
(c) Balkan.
(d) German.

14. What name does Bird give the baby at the hospital?
(a) Kanaye.
(b) Kenzo.
(c) Kikuhiko.
(d) Haru.

15. Bird wants to stop ________________________.
(a) being a man who's always running away.
(b) smoking.
(c) drinking too much.
(d) losing jobs.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, Himiko is visited by _______________________.

2. How does Bird get to work the next day?

3. Himiko reminds Bird of _________________________.

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Bird's wife when he sees her?

5. Delchef thinks that Bird is being ___________________ about the situation with the baby.

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