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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, pages 183-218.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After kissing Sonoko, what does the narrator consider for the first time in his life?
(a) Having children.
(b) Getting married.
(c) Becoming a priest.
(d) Committing suicide.

2. To where is the narrator's father transferred right after the narrator moves in with him?
(a) The United States.
(b) Osaka.
(c) Great Britain.
(d) China.

3. After avoiding the draft, how does the narrator decide he wants to die?
(a) Strung to a tree, with arrows.
(b) Because of his own stupidity.
(c) In Omi's arms.
(d) With his family.

4. The narrator is concerned his lack of interest in women stems from what?
(a) A test of the soul.
(b) Creative expression.
(c) Superiority.
(d) Laziness.

5. How does the narrator react to Reni's "Saint Sebastian"?
(a) He is turned on.
(b) He is scared.
(c) He is inspired.
(d) He is repulsed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the narrator afraid he is incapable of doing, in spite of Sonoko's feelings for him?

2. While kissing Chieko, who does the narrator fantasize about?

3. Where does the narrator see wounded air raid victims lying?

4. When the narrator finally kisses Sonoko, what does he feel?

5. Where does the narrator seek out Sonoko, following the visit to her brother?

(see the answer key)

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