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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 44.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What puzzles H about his teacher?
(a) H's teacher did not tell his mother about the lie he told.
(b) H's teacher never loses his temper.
(c) H's teacher is lazier than his students.
(d) H's teacher gives him good grades no matter what.

2. Where does Ishizuka live?
(a) Behind the school.
(b) Next door.
(c) In a dorm.
(d) Above a bookstore.

3. Why are the clubs being disbanded?
(a) To avoid suspicion of military training.
(b) There is no money for club activities.
(c) Students are too busy rebuilding Kobe.
(d) The Americans have banned all gatherings.

4. How does H find himself under the line of fire at the firing range?
(a) H is not looking where he is going.
(b) H is confused where to stand as it is his first time at the firing range.
(c) H and his friends take a short cut and go the wrong way.
(d) The shooters can not see him in his camouflage gear.

5. Why does Morio want to become a fireman?
(a) To gain more meaning in his life.
(b) To impress his wife.
(c) To help his neighbors in a more heroic way.
(d) To avoid being forced to work in a factory.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Japan experiencing a shortage of?

2. What will happen if more bombs are dropped?

3. Why does Toshiko think that Shige-san is not qualified for the apprenticeship?

4. What two things does H realize have gone unchanged by the war?

5. What are octopus pots also known as?

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