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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does H believe Germany is not to be trusted?

2. What is zosui?

3. What does public opinion think of the possibility of war with America?

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

5. What is Instructor Tamori's job?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are war bonds?

2. Should Toshiko allow H to read books besides the Bible?

3. Why does H respect Instructor Hisakado?

4. What is the purpose of the bucket brigades?

5. How does Toshiko help the stranded flood victims?

6. Morio spends many days repairing his sewing machine, even though it seems like a lost cause by others. What does this say about Morio's character?

7. Why does H doubt that the emperor is a god?

8. According to Morio, why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?

9. Is Instructor Tamori a popular teacher at H's school?

10. Does H care about school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the public opinion of the Emperor in pre-war and post-war Japan.

Essay Topic 2

Argue both sides of the following statement: "During wartime, media censorship is an acceptable measure." Provide examples from the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

What personality traits and personal strengths did Toshiko, Morio, and H call upon in order to cope with life in war time Japan?

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