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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At what age does the narrator write an essay that his later self deems as false?
(a) 17.
(b) 20.
(c) 15.
(d) 12.

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

4. When the war begins, what does the country become?
(a) Scared.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Stoic.
(d) Wealthy.

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

6. What occupation was once held by the narrator's grandfather?
(a) Colonel governor.
(b) Lieutenant governor.
(c) President of a corporation.
(d) Naval captain.

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

8. During what game do Omi and the narrator do battle?
(a) War.
(b) Upper versus Lower.
(c) Fight for the Title.
(d) King of the Hill.

9. Upon Omi's expulsion, the narrator feels Omi has been what?
(a) Martyred.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Targeted.
(d) Careless.

10. In one particular story read by the narrator, what keeps a Hungarian prince alive?
(a) A fairy godmother.
(b) His sword.
(c) A magic diamond.
(d) Love.

11. What does Reni's "Saint Sebastian" cause the narrator to do for the first time?
(a) Pick up a paint brush.
(b) Pleasure himself.
(c) Run away from home.
(d) Read the Bible.

12. What is the name of the female magician who inspires the narrator?
(a) Sonoko.
(b) Marshan.
(c) Omi.
(d) Tenkatsu.

13. When the narrator begins scowling at other people, he does it to appear what?
(a) Intelligent.
(b) Strong.
(c) Sexy.
(d) Disinterested.

14. What does the narrator plan to do once he leaves school?
(a) Get married.
(b) Join the general military.
(c) Go live with his father.
(d) Fight for the other side.

15. From what ailment does the narrator's grandmother suffer?
(a) Leprosy.
(b) Gout.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Cranial neuralgia.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what popular playground toy do Omi and the narrator battle?

2. After being affected by "Saint Sebastian," what does the narrator do to analyze his feelings?

3. What do the boys at school believe about Omi?

4. Who was the Captain of the Praetorian Guard of Rome?

5. The narrator is surprised he becomes attracted to whom as he gets older?

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