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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. In Chapter 11, Himiko is visited by _______________________.
(a) her former lover.
(b) the landlord.
(c) her ex-husband.
(d) her father-in-law.

2. 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 not a very good provider.
(d) is a very considerate husband.

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

4. What concerns Bird about Himiko's car?
(a) The battery is dead.
(b) It has a lot of exhaust.
(c) It doesn't have a roof.
(d) The tires are bad.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Bird confesses that he views the vagina and womb as __________________.

2. What happens at Himiko's house as she and Bird get ready to go for the baby?

3. Himiko reminds Bird of _________________________.

4. What name does Bird give the baby at the hospital?

5. Where did Himiko's husband die?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way has Bird essentially changed universes in his life?

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

3. 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?

4. What is the significance of Bird scratching behind his ear after his tiny son does the same thing?

5. Why is Bird conflicted when Himiko's father-in-law says she and Bird should go to Africa?

6. What outward signs in Bird's life indicate that he has made internal transformations?

7. What does Bird name the baby and how does Himiko know the name?

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

9. What are some of the negative and positive reminders that Bird receives about the possibilities for his future?

10. What is the significance of the mention of the maps of Africa?

(see the answer keys)

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