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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Over the summer, why does the narrator suddenly feel close to Omi?
(a) There is an article in the paper about Omi.
(b) His mother mentions Omi.
(c) He grows underarm hair.
(d) He sees a boy who looks like Omi.

2. After being affected by "Saint Sebastian," what does the narrator do to analyze his feelings?
(a) Writes an essay.
(b) Meditates.
(c) Attends art school.
(d) Visits Rome.

3. What color is the narrator's hair at birth?
(a) Red.
(b) Blond.
(c) Black.
(d) Brown.

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

5. How does the narrator incite a feeling of superiority around his classmates?
(a) Taking medication.
(b) Proving his intelligence.
(c) Showing off his money.
(d) Crude remarks.

6. Before encountering Omi alone in the schoolyard, what does the narrator believe about Omi?
(a) He is stupid.
(b) He is a hero.
(c) He is a coward.
(d) He is a snob.

7. What type of stories does the narrator like to read as a child?
(a) Fantasy.
(b) Science fiction.
(c) Non-fiction.
(d) Romance novels.

8. What smell does the narrator associate with soldiers?
(a) Blood.
(b) Motor oil.
(c) Sweat.
(d) Steel.

9. 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) Dresses up as her.
(d) Sends her roses.

10. Why was the narrator once attracted to a girl on his bus?
(a) Her enthusiasm.
(b) Her disinterest.
(c) Her knowledge of war.
(d) Her popularity.

11. After Omi is expelled, from what physical ailment does the narrator suffer?
(a) Gout.
(b) Memory loss.
(c) Chest pains.
(d) Anemia.

12. What is the narrator doing when he notices Yakumo?
(a) Taking a walk.
(b) Leading calisthenics.
(c) Shooting hoops.
(d) Riding a bicycle.

13. During puberty, the narrator likens his penis to a what?
(a) A shameful reward.
(b) A new toy.
(c) A frightening thing.
(d) A angry missile.

14. What weapon is used to kill Sebastian for good?
(a) Guns.
(b) An axe.
(c) Clubs.
(d) Arrows.

15. For the narrator, Omi represents the perfect image of what?
(a) A scholar.
(b) Man.
(c) A criminal.
(d) Upper class.

Short Answer Questions

1. What occupation was once held by the narrator's grandfather?

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

3. What about Omi begins to bother the narrator?

4. As a child, the narrator fantasizes that who wants to kill him?

5. What is Omi doing when the narrator finds him alone in the schoolyard?

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