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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Himiko stopped by a police officer?
(a) She was speeding.
(b) One of her tires is almost flat.
(c) Her tail lights aren't working.
(d) One of her headlights is out.

2. 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) They get in touch with a doctor who will end the baby's life.
(c) That Bird's wife should make the decision.
(d) Let the baby die in the hospital now.

3. Himiko tells Bird that he must define and isolate ____________________ in order to conquer them.
(a) his feelings of fear.
(b) his feelings of anxiety.
(c) his feelings of hatred.
(d) his feelings for her.

4. Where does Bird reunite with Himiko after leaving the maternity hospital?
(a) Her car.
(b) Her apartment.
(c) A cafe.
(d) A club.

5. When Bird meets with Delchef, Delchef tells him that _______________________.
(a) he needs to borrow some money.
(b) he has no intention of leaving his Japanese girlfriend.
(c) he is returning to his home country.
(d) he wants to go to Africa with him.

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

7. Why is the name in #113 significant for Bird?
(a) It is the name of Bird's home village.
(b) It was the name of a troubled friend he abandoned.
(c) It is his middle name.
(d) It was his father's name.

8. What does Himiko suggest to Bird to help him get over his distaste for the female body?
(a) Sex therapy.
(b) Pornography.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Anal intercourse.

9. What does the doctor tell Bird about the baby?
(a) He is nearly strong enough to have the surgery.
(b) He has had the surgery.
(c) He will take several months to die.
(d) He died in his sleep.

10. Delchef thinks that Bird is being ___________________ about the situation with the baby.
(a) practical.
(b) selfish.
(c) frugal.
(d) wise.

11. Where do Bird and Himiko go after leaving the baby at the clinic?
(a) A movie theater.
(b) A bistro.
(c) A video arcade.
(d) A gay bar.

12. What does Bird tell the doctor he wants to do with the baby?
(a) Take the baby home.
(b) Let the baby die.
(c) Have the surgery.
(d) Let him get a little stronger before deciding.

13. What do Bird and Himiko do after Bird awakens?
(a) Eat breakfast.
(b) Smoke cigarettes.
(c) Watch television.
(d) Have sexual intercourse.

14. What is the nature of the phone call that Bird answers?
(a) He is to go to the hospital to see the surgeon.
(b) His wife wants him to come home.
(c) It is a wrong number.
(d) His mother-in-law tells him the baby is dead.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Delchef argues with Bird about ________________________.

2. Why is Himiko prepared to help Bird with the baby?

3. Bird wants to stop ________________________.

4. Bird has plans to _____________________.

5. Himiko reminds Bird of _________________________.

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