1. According to Toshiko, why will Moiro most likely not receive his call-up papers?
(a) Morio never took the physical exam.
(b) Morio is too old and has bad eyesight.
(c) Morio is too small and barely passed the physical exam.
(d) Morio has webbed feet.

2. Why does Toshiko think that Shige-san is not qualified for the apprenticeship?
(a) Shige-san has a bad leg and his body tilts to one side when he walks.
(b) Shige-san is known to be a lazy and irresponsible worker.
(c) Shige-san is very poor at math, and is unable to perform the simplist calculations.
(d) Shige-san acts inappropriately towards Toshiko when Moiro is not around.

3. Why does H want to go to a doctor instead of a bone setter?
(a) The doctor gives out candy to his patients.
(b) He just wants to make things difficult for his mother.
(c) The bone setter has a reputation of being mean to young boys.
(d) H thinks he will lose the use of his arm if he does not see a doctor.

4. What happens when Toshiko injures her back during an air raid drill?
(a) Association members stop by to check on her and bring sweet buns and candies.
(b) H must take over at the air raid drills.
(c) Toshiko spends three weeks in hospital.
(d) Morio quits his job at the fire station to look after her.

5. Why does Yoshiko take the broken fork?
(a) Yoshiko thinks H should not have to use a broken fork.
(b) Yoshiko wants to impress her mother by doing something nice.
(c) Yoshiko secretly uses chopsticks, so it doesn't matter to her what fork she is given.
(d) Yoshiko is scared of her brother.