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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is worrying H in Chapter 47?

2. Who transforms himself into a nice middle-aged gentleman in a suit?

3. Why isn't H allowed into the hospital?

4. Where do Toshiko and H go when they move out of the Church?

5. What spurs H to storm out of the apartment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

During the turbulent war, H turns to his art on numerous occasions. Discuss times when H is able to use art to improve a situation or help him overcome an obstacle.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, we see numerous examples of "blind faith" - Toshiko's undying belief in God, the Japanese's adoration of the Emperor, and the unquestioned belief that Japan will be victorious in the war. Our protagonist, H, seems to be against the grain, as he questions most everything he hears. Is H faithless? Or does H believe in something other than the power of religion, government, or military?

Essay Topic 3

Christianity is practiced by many in Japan, including the Senoh family. Prior to and during the war, how is Christianity viewed in the eyes of:

a) Toshiko

b) H

c) Japan as a whole

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