1. Why is H embarrassed in the doctor's waiting room?
(a) H's mother discusses his problem with everyone in the waiting room.
(b) H wets his pants while waiting to see the doctor.
(c) Mitchan is waiting to see the doctor as well, and overhears what H's problem is.
(d) H's mother prays aloud that H will be cured of his bed wetting.

2. Why is the English language banned?
(a) To promote the proper usage of Japanese in schools.
(b) It violates the spirit of the time.
(c) Englishmen are traders.
(d) English is difficult to read.

3. 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 acts inappropriately towards Toshiko when Moiro is not around.
(d) Shige-san is very poor at math, and is unable to perform the simplist calculations.

4. What does H decide to start a business doing?
(a) Exchanging pictures of "flower cars" with whatever he can get.
(b) Drawing portraits of people at the anniversary celebration.
(c) Decorating the "flower cars" with his drawings in exchange for free rides.
(d) Stealing matches and selling them to his friends.

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