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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What message does Mr. Kawano send to H?
(a) That he must move back home.
(b) That H might fail his class.
(c) That his friend is in trouble.
(d) That Mr. Naito is a bad influence.

2. Why does Mr. Kawano become angry with H?
(a) H speaks negatively about the Japanese military.
(b) H cuts classes.
(c) H turns in a blank test sheet.
(d) H starts an argument with another student.

3. What is something H has always wanted to try?
(a) Playing a guitar.
(b) Drinking alcohol.
(c) Driving.
(d) Smoking.

4. To which organization are H and his classmates assigned to work?
(a) The railway company.
(b) Toshiba Electrical.
(c) City waste removal.
(d) The Water Board.

5. Where does H go when he leaves home in Chapter 48?
(a) His uncle Hadano's house.
(b) A deserted classroom.
(c) The shell of a bombed house.
(d) A friend's house.

6. Who is Koiso?
(a) An artist.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A wounded soldier.
(d) A political candidate.

7. In Chapter 37, what makes H furious?
(a) Being sent to Mitsubishi Electric.
(b) Being forced to help the military policeman.
(c) The secrecy of the Japanese military.
(d) The American pilot's behavior.

8. In Chapter 36, how do H and George get their clothing filthy?
(a) By falling into the muddy river.
(b) By jumping out of a window into a dirty alleyway.
(c) By rummaging through the ashes of burned buildings.
(d) By fighting in the school yard.

9. What does Toshiko bring back with her from the country?
(a) Eggs, chicken, and rice.
(b) Yoshiko.
(c) Broccoli, milk, and duck.
(d) Rice, carrots, and beef.

10. Who arranges H's first paying job?
(a) Uncle Hadano.
(b) Koiso.
(c) Morio.
(d) Mr. Naito.

11. Which character works for the newspaper?
(a) George.
(b) Kaneda.
(c) Mr. Odagiri.
(d) Mr. Tamori.

12. After the end of the war, who replaces the military as the figure of authority?
(a) The occupational forces.
(b) The local police chief.
(c) The American President.
(d) The mayor.

13. Upon H's return to Kobe, what has happened to the Second Middle School?
(a) The school has become a high school.
(b) The school has become a medical center.
(c) The school has become a factory.
(d) The school has burned down.

14. H, Yokota and George go to the farm to get what?
(a) Carrots.
(b) A shovel.
(c) Onions.
(d) A wheelbarrow.

15. What does H promise to do in order to help his father's business?
(a) Tell the parents of his classmates about it.
(b) Work for him part-time.
(c) Learn some tailoring skills.
(d) Make signs and post them around the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. What one item do H and Toshiko take with them from their burning home?

2. What does Sumiyama believe is the profound wish of every Japanese man?

3. What sport does H dislike?

4. Why should H be patient with the children next door?

5. Why is Toshiko distant when H comes to visit in Chapter 48?

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