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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Tamori, why should H's parents stop being Christians?
(a) Toshiko and Morio are Japanese.
(b) Toshiko and Morio had H when they were not married.
(c) Tamori doesn't believe in God.
(d) Toshiko and Morio don't believe in God.

2. What does H learn during his summer?
(a) How to steer a boat.
(b) A Japanese war secret.
(c) How to mend socks.
(d) The Hiroshima dialect.

3. What is forbidden on the train?
(a) Bringing your own food on the train.
(b) Looking out the window at the scenery.
(c) Talking to others.
(d) Sleeping.

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

5. Where does H tell his parents he is going when he visits Noodles?
(a) For a walk.
(b) The neighbor's house.
(c) The bathhouse.
(d) The library.

6. What kind of god is Susanowo?
(a) Susanowo is a violent god.
(b) Susanowo is a benevolent god.
(c) Susanowo is an unforgiving god.
(d) Susanowo is an unruly god.

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

8. Why is Morio's apprentice, Shige, crying when H returns home from school one day?
(a) Shige has been called up to the army.
(b) Morio has decided to let Shige go.
(c) Morio yelled at Shige for measuring a garment incorrectly.
(d) Shige pricked his fingers with a sewing needle.

9. What does Tan Wantanabe teach?
(a) English grammar.
(b) Art.
(c) Physical Education.
(d) History.

10. Why do H and Shingo get off the streetcar one stop early?
(a) H and Shingo want to visit their friend.
(b) H and Shingo enjoy walking.
(c) H and Shingo want to eat some noodles.
(d) H and Shingo don't want to be seen by their neighbors.

11. What did Tamori's wife supposedly do?
(a) Have an affair while Tamori was away.
(b) Steal food rations from her neigbors.
(c) Refuse to wear the National Dress.
(d) Spy on the Japanese military.

12. What do H and his friends do when "words of enemy origin" are not allowed?
(a) Rat out classmates who don't follow the rules.
(b) Use substitute words.
(c) Use the words anyways.
(d) Hold a protest.

13. At the firing range, why are many of the shooters' bullets missing the target?
(a) The shooters are blind.
(b) The shooters are inexperienced.
(c) The target is too far away.
(d) The shooters are taking too long to aim.

14. What two sports are banned?
(a) Tennis and baseball.
(b) Soccer and Karate.
(c) Basketball and Squash.
(d) Badminton and Swimming.

15. What will happen if more bombs are dropped?
(a) The newspapers will finally tell the truth.
(b) Morio will protest in the streets.
(c) The number of fires will increase.
(d) H and his family will move to the country.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does H tell people will happen if they look in the box at the amusement park?

2. After seeing the condition of his grandparents home, how does H feel?

3. What does Toshiko need to convince her neighbors to do?

4. What does H decide to start a business doing?

5. Why does H want to go to a doctor instead of a bone setter?

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