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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Himiko and the person in #129 think that Bird is in denial about _________________________.
(a) his wife's mental health.
(b) his alcoholism.
(c) his love for Himiko.
(d) his situation and how the future will be.

2. Bird's in-laws _____________________.
(a) are pleased with the decision Bird made.
(b) wish the baby had died.
(c) paid for all the hospital bills.
(d) want to raise the baby.

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

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

5. Bird remains awake all night imagining that _____________________.
(a) the baby is being fed and not starved.
(b) his wife has taken the baby home.
(c) he has money for the baby's surgery.
(d) the baby has died.

Short Answer Questions

1. Himiko tells Bird that the name given to the baby is also the name of ____________________.

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

3. The women in the maternity hospital think that Bird ________________________.

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

5. Bird says that he cannot think about anything but ___________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Bird when he goes to his job at the school in Chapter 9?

2. Who is Kikuhiko and how is he introduced to the story?

3. What does Bird's encounter with Kikuhiko point out to Bird?

4. What is the content of the letter which Bird received at his job?

5. How are Bird and Delchef in contrast regarding their attitudes toward responsibility?

6. What is the symbolism of Himiko's repeatedly getting lost on the way to the clinic?

7. What is the significance of Bird's worrying about the top on the car and Himiko's swerving to miss hitting the dead sparrow on the road?

8. How have Himiko's feelings about Bird evolved over the last few days?

9. What is Delchef's opinion on how Bird is handling the situation regarding the baby?

10. What does Bird view the vagina and womb as and what does Himiko suggest that he do to get over his distaste for the female body?

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