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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does H return to the gas station after reporting what he saw?
(a) H is worried that someone will find Girly Boy and do harm to his body.
(b) H needs to retrieve his bag that he dropped after discovering the body.
(c) H needs to show the police where the body is.
(d) H doesn't want Girly Boy to be left alone.

2. What does the Gokoku Shrine contain?
(a) The spirit of the Kobe ancestors.
(b) The personal effects of deceased soldiers.
(c) The crosses taken down from all the churches.
(d) The spirit of the war dead.

3. What will happen if more bombs are dropped?
(a) The newspapers will finally tell the truth.
(b) The number of fires will increase.
(c) Morio will protest in the streets.
(d) H and his family will move to the country.

4. What does Toshiko do for the stranded bus passengers during the flood?
(a) Toshiko invites them into her home until a new bus arrives.
(b) Toshiko brings coffee and biscuits to those waiting on the bus.
(c) Toshiko reads the passengers a passage from the bible.
(d) Toshiko offers the female passengers a change of clothing.

5. How does Yoshiko feel when her brother finds her with the middle-aged woman?
(a) Yoshiko feels hungry.
(b) Yoshiko feels sad because her brother and his friends deserted her.
(c) Yoshiko feels happy because her brother let her play hide and seek with his friends.
(d) Yoshiko feels scared.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Toshiko, why will Moiro most likely not receive his call-up papers?

2. Why does Toshiko approve of Donchan and H's friendship?

3. Why is Mr. Suzuki happy when he reaches the boys in the boat?

4. What does H do to Girly Boy at the bathhouse?

5. Why does Toshiko want her children to learn how to use silverware?

(see the answer key)

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