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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. What is actually wrong with the baby as discovered by the physicians?
(a) He was blind.
(b) He had no hearing.
(c) He had a cleft palate.
(d) He had a benign tumor.

2. Himiko reminds Bird of _________________________.
(a) his rent payment.
(b) the restaurant check.
(c) his wedding anniversary.
(d) the probable fate of the baby.

3. Bird says that he cannot think about anything but ___________________.
(a) Himiko.
(b) a job.
(c) his wife.
(d) the baby.

4. The content of the letter Bird received is notifying Bird of a meeting with ______________.
(a) the Disciplinary Committee.
(b) the Principal.
(c) Delchef.
(d) the School Board.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of Bird's African treasures he has at Himiko's apartment?

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

3. What concerns Bird about Himiko's car?

4. Which of the following does Bird NOT say to Himiko?

5. Bird recalls that the last words of the person in #164 to Bird were about _________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Bird feel after his sexual encounter with Himiko?

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

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

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

6. What temporarily squelches Bird's desire for sex with Himiko?

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

8. How is Bird's burden somehow lightened when he finally accepts responsibility for his son?

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

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

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