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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator thinks his involvement in the war will make him what?
(a) Happier.
(b) Stronger.
(c) More interesting.
(d) Famous.

2. What is the objective of the graphic game the boys play with each other?
(a) To grab each other's crotch.
(b) To pull each other's hair.
(c) To get lots of girls.
(d) To push someone down the stairs.

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

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

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

6. The narrator chooses not to speak to Yakumo because he is ashamed of what?
(a) His body.
(b) His clothes.
(c) His father.
(d) His hair.

7. Where does the narrator learn about heterosexual sex?
(a) His cousins.
(b) His sisters.
(c) All of these.
(d) His friends.

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

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

10. 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.

11. During the war, what does the school administration have the boys do?
(a) Drills.
(b) Raise money for weapons.
(c) Wear uniforms.
(d) Volunteer at the hospital.

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

13. What do the boys at the school notice about Omi's body?
(a) His armpit hair.
(b) His enormous feet.
(c) One leg is shorter than the other.
(d) His freckles.

14. At what age does the narrator hit puberty?
(a) 10.
(b) 15.
(c) 12.
(d) 8.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the narrator begins scowling at other people, he does it to appear what?

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

3. On what day do the boys at school have to dress in naval attire?

4. At the school, who knows why Omi has been expelled?

5. When is the narrator given an opportunity to start a conversation with Yakumo, but doesn't?

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