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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Morio quit his job at the fire station?
(a) To work at the newspaper.
(b) To find a better paying job.
(c) He does not quit, he is fired.
(d) To return to tailoring.

3. How does H plan to win the friendship of American troops?
(a) Bring them snacks.
(b) Draw sketches of them for free.
(c) Run errands for them.
(d) Show them around Kobe.

4. When are the occupational forces scheduled to arrive in Kobe?
(a) March 18th.
(b) Christmas Day.
(c) H's birthday.
(d) September 24th.

5. Who transforms himself into a nice middle-aged gentleman in a suit?
(a) Mr. Tamori.
(b) The vice-principal.
(c) Morio.
(d) Uncle Hadano.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does H do with his 10 yen grant?

2. Who arranges H's first paying job?

3. Which country announces its surrender?

4. What is Masaru Sayema obsessed with?

5. How does H decide to help with his family's financial problems?

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