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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom do the boys compare Instructor Tamori?
(a) H's favorite God.
(b) Uncle Hadano.
(c) Prime Minister Tojo.
(d) The Emperor.

2. Why does Toshiko want her children to learn how to use silverware?
(a) Silverware is more hygienic.
(b) All of Toshiko's friends use silverware, and she wants to fit in.
(c) Silverware is easier to wash.
(d) Toshiko does not want her children to feel awkward when using cutlery.

3. Where do Toshiko and H go when they move out of the Church?
(a) To Tokyo.
(b) To join Yoshiko in Hiroshima.
(c) To Korea to stay with Kaneda.
(d) To the school.

4. What is no longer published in newspapers?
(a) Advertisements.
(b) Weather reports.
(c) Reports on raids.
(d) Obituaries.

5. What does H do to Girly Boy at the bathhouse?
(a) H pulls Girly Boy's towel away from him.
(b) H ignores Girly Boy.
(c) H mocks Girly Boy in front of his friends.
(d) H steals his clothes while Girly Boy is bathing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Morio want to become a fireman?

2. What is stopping Japan from scheduling the Olympics at the same time as the anniversary celebration?

3. In Chapter 45, what does H think of his family's new housing?

4. Where does Ishizuka live?

5. What is the rumor going around H's school?

(see the answer key)

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