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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, pages 61-100.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of clothing does the narrator wear, once he reaches puberty?
(a) Women's clothing.
(b) Long pants.
(c) A soldier cap.
(d) A naval uniform.

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

3. Who brings Sebastian back to life, following his attempted execution?
(a) His mother.
(b) A widow.
(c) His lover.
(d) The priest.

4. What do the schoolboys call the graphic game they play with each other?
(a) Dirty.
(b) Hoops.
(c) Sucker punch.
(d) Hat grab.

5. As a boy, what does the narrator associate with the idea of love?
(a) Woman.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Man.
(d) All of these.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the narrator when he is first attracted to another man?

2. What word does the narrator use to describe the occupation of a night-soil man?

3. Before encountering Omi alone in the schoolyard, what does the narrator believe about Omi?

4. What weapon is used to kill Sebastian for good?

5. At the school, who knows why Omi has been expelled?

(see the answer key)

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