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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the police take Morio in for questioning?
(a) Morio stole some rationed goods.
(b) Morio is caught spying from the roof of the fire station.
(c) Morio refused to purchase a gas mask.
(d) Morio did business with American and British people prior to the war.

2. Why does Toshiko think that Shige-san is not qualified for the apprenticeship?
(a) Shige-san is very poor at math, and is unable to perform the simplist calculations.
(b) Shige-san has a bad leg and his body tilts to one side when he walks.
(c) Shige-san is known to be a lazy and irresponsible worker.
(d) Shige-san acts inappropriately towards Toshiko when Moiro is not around.

3. 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 easier to wash.
(d) Silverware is more hygienic.

4. Why does H finally decide to join the rifle club?
(a) H wants protection from Tamori.
(b) H wants to learn how to protect his family.
(c) H wants to be best friends with Furuta.
(d) H is bored.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to H, what is the purpose of the news reports?

2. What is the main focus of Tojo's tract?

3. What is forbidden on the train?

4. Who is fond of giving "ear twists" to his students?

5. What is the Hoanden?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Toshiko do to promote Christianity in her home?

2. How does Yoshiko show her love for her brother?

3. Why do the sea and sky make H feel relaxed?

4. What scares H at the campaign speech?

5. What is it about his instructors that disgusts H?

6. H's emotional state is unstable. What does he like to do to cheer himself up?

7. How does H demonstrate his resourcefulness in Chapter 5?

8. How does H feel about his teachers being called to the front?

9. Why do H's parents send him and his sister to their grandparents' house?

10. What does H trying a cigarette for the first time symbolize?

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