1. What do the boys agree should be done with the rifles?
(a) The rifles should be handed over to the Americans.
(b) The rifles should be used against the American troops.
(c) The rifles should not be used to fight American troops.
(d) The rifles should be destroyed.

2. Why does H find it odd that Uncle Hadano is building an air raid shelter under their home?
(a) The war is over.
(b) Uncle Hadano's shelter is big enough for their family.
(c) Kobe will never be bombed.
(d) If the house collapses from a bomb, they would be trapped.

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

4. Who do H and his workmates find hiding in the darkness of the lean-to?
(a) An old man and his grandson.
(b) A Japanese military officer.
(c) A sickly woman.
(d) Two American troops.

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