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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, pages 153-183.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When is the narrator given an opportunity to start a conversation with Yakumo, but doesn't?
(a) At his aunt's house.
(b) Jogging.
(c) Swimming lessons.
(d) In the library.

2. What position do most of the boys at school volunteer for during the war?
(a) Special cadet.
(b) Junior leagues.
(c) War warriors.
(d) Special forces.

3. What does the narrator do to celebrate his admiration for the female magician?
(a) Sings her a song.
(b) Writes her a love poem.
(c) Sends her roses.
(d) Dresses up as her.

4. What becomes popular with the boys when the country goes to war?
(a) Casual sex.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Drinking and smoking.
(d) Shooting firearms.

5. In what month is the narrator invited to visit with Kusano's regiment?
(a) December.
(b) March.
(c) April.
(d) June.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator notices that, because of the war, Kusano's hands have become what?

2. When is the narrator's birthday?

3. Why was the narrator once attracted to a girl on his bus?

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

5. What does Sonoko feel for Mr. Ohba?

(see the answer key)

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