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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While kissing Chieko, who does the narrator fantasize about?
(a) The male nurse.
(b) A comic book character.
(c) Omi.
(d) Sonoko.

2. Why does the narrator try to fantasize about women?
(a) He wants to make Sonoko jealous.
(b) He still hopes to meet the woman of his dreams.
(c) To impress his father.
(d) He wants to be attracted to them.

3. How does Mr. Ohba feel about the war?
(a) Inspired.
(b) Opposed.
(c) Scared.
(d) Delighted.

4. Where does the narrator see Sonoko for the second time following their break-up?
(a) The library.
(b) The grocery store.
(c) Her family's house.
(d) At a restaurant.

5. What does the narrator bring to Sonoko when he first seeks her out?
(a) A book.
(b) Candy.
(c) Flowers.
(d) A love poem.

6. For what does the narrator give Sonoko a hard time following their break-up?
(a) Speaking poorly of him to others.
(b) Moving away.
(c) Not calling him.
(d) Marrying someone else so quickly.

7. From what ailment is the narrator suffering when Chieko kisses him?
(a) Depression.
(b) Bronchitis.
(c) Autointoxication.
(d) Tonsillitis.

8. During the narrator's visit to see Kusano, the narrator sees Sonoko as what?
(a) Cold and aloof.
(b) A clingy girlfriend.
(c) A girl seeking marriage.
(d) Protective armor.

9. What does Sonoko inspire the narrator to do?
(a) Jump in front of the train.
(b) Write a love poem.
(c) Climb on the roof and sing.
(d) Believe he can love a woman.

10. The narrator notices that, because of the war, Kusano's hands have become what?
(a) Stained with blood.
(b) Shaky.
(c) Crippled.
(d) Calloused.

11. In Chapter 3, in what city does the narrator encounter air raid refugees?
(a) Sendai.
(b) Yokohama.
(c) Hiroshima.
(d) Tokyo.

12. What does the narrator do to promise Sonoko he is considering her for marriage?
(a) Locks fingers.
(b) Gives her a ring.
(c) Writes her a letter.
(d) Speaks with her father.

13. When the narrator bumps into Sonoko for the first time after the break-up, what do they discuss?
(a) Travel.
(b) Children.
(c) Novels.
(d) The break-up.

14. Sonoko gives the narrator his first what?
(a) Alcoholic beverage.
(b) Kiss.
(c) Ultimatum.
(d) A love letter.

15. What first attracts the narrator to Kusano's sister?
(a) Her piano playing.
(b) The color of her skin.
(c) Her teeth.
(d) Her poetry recitation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the university students required to work?

2. After avoiding the draft, how does the narrator decide he wants to die?

3. After visiting Kusano, how does the narrator feel?

4. After the narrator kisses Sonoko, he admits he is afraid he will soon do what?

5. Who writes a letter to the narrator, requesting information on his intent with Sonoko?

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