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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator is concerned his lack of interest in women stems from what?
(a) Creative expression.
(b) Superiority.
(c) A test of the soul.
(d) Laziness.

2. Who was the Captain of the Praetorian Guard of Rome?
(a) The narrator.
(b) Omi's father.
(c) The narrator's father.
(d) Sebastian.

3. After the battle, what does Omi do to the narrator?
(a) Kisses him.
(b) Threatens him.
(c) Puts an arm around him.
(d) Punches him.

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

5. How does the school announce Omi's expulsion?
(a) At an assembly.
(b) A PA announcement.
(c) They do not reveal his expulsion.
(d) A posted notice.

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

7. How does the narrator react to Reni's "Saint Sebastian"?
(a) He is turned on.
(b) He is repulsed.
(c) He is inspired.
(d) He is scared.

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

9. What do the boys at school believe about Omi?
(a) All of these.
(b) He is well endowed.
(c) He is someone to fear.
(d) He has had sex with many women.

10. What subject is the narrator fascinated with as a child?
(a) Death.
(b) Politics.
(c) Math.
(d) Health.

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

12. What kind of power does the narrator believe Sebastian had?
(a) Divine.
(b) Super.
(c) Magical.
(d) Sporadic.

13. How does the narrator feel about Omi after meeting him alone in the schoolyard?
(a) He loves him.
(b) He does not respect him.
(c) He hates him.
(d) He fears him.

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

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What smell does the narrator associate with soldiers?

2. What photograph is the narrator obsessed with as a child?

3. What does the narrator do to please his inner demons?

4. What do the schoolboys call the graphic game they play with each other?

5. What type of stories does the narrator like to read as a child?

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