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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of physical affection did the narrator once receive from Sumiko?
(a) She put her head in his lap.
(b) She hugged him.
(c) She danced with him.
(d) She kissed him.

2. From what illness does the narrator suffer?
(a) Epilepsy.
(b) Small pox.
(c) Autointoxication.
(d) Yellow fever.

3. Why is it ironic that the narrator cannot swim?
(a) He is an expert diver.
(b) Omi is the swimming champion.
(c) He loves the ocean.
(d) His mother teaches him every year.

4. How long does the university postpone classes during the Allied-raids?
(a) One month.
(b) They do not postpone classes.
(c) Twenty-four hours.
(d) Two weeks.

5. What word does the narrator use to describe the occupation of a night-soil man?
(a) Tragedy.
(b) Inspiration.
(c) Fear.
(d) Devastation.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the narrator when he attempts to lose his virginity?

2. What subject is the narrator fascinated with as a child?

3. Where are the university students required to work?

4. The narrator describes Mr. Ohba as being what?

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

(see the answer key)

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