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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sonoko do soon after her relationship with the narrator ends?
(a) Enlists in the army.
(b) Attempts suicide.
(c) Moves in next door to him.
(d) Gets married.

2. What does the narrator admire about the wounded civilians?
(a) Their bravery in the face of death.
(b) Their fine clothing.
(c) Their primal nature.
(d) How much they can bleed.

3. The second time school is suspended, where is the narrator sent to work?
(a) His mother's accounting firm.
(b) A naval arsenal.
(c) For Sonoko's father.
(d) A uniform factor.

4. What does the narrator study in college?
(a) Literature.
(b) Physics.
(c) Science.
(d) Law.

5. After visiting Kusano, how does the narrator feel?
(a) Ashamed of his attraction to Sonoko.
(b) Eager to fight.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Inspired.

6. Where does the narrator seek out Sonoko, following the visit to her brother?
(a) The library.
(b) Church.
(c) Her house.
(d) Her school.

7. On the train, what does Mr. Ohba do in excess?
(a) Drink.
(b) Eat.
(c) Smoke.
(d) Talk.

8. Whom does Sonoko's mother send to chaperon her?
(a) Her male cousin.
(b) Kusano.
(c) Her younger sisters.
(d) Her father.

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

10. When the narrator is around Sonoko, how does he feel?
(a) Stupid.
(b) Smart.
(c) Comfortable.
(d) Nervous.

11. What does the narrator do to let Sonoko know he is aware of the chaperone?
(a) Mentions it and laughs.
(b) Sends her a note.
(c) Gets up and leaves.
(d) Winks at her.

12. After kissing Sonoko, what does the narrator consider for the first time in his life?
(a) Getting married.
(b) Becoming a priest.
(c) Committing suicide.
(d) Having children.

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

14. When the narrator returns to school in Chapter 3, what health ailment does he fake?
(a) Allergies.
(b) A toothache.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) A heart problem.

15. What does the narrator feel about Sonoko's love for him?
(a) Conceit.
(b) Annoyance.
(c) Jealous.
(d) Admiration.

Short Answer Questions

1. During his visit to see Kusano, the narrator is concerned that Kusano will notice what?

2. What does the narrator assume is obvious to his fellow students?

3. While kissing Chieko, who does the narrator fantasize about?

4. What color does the sky turn following an air raid?

5. When the narrator finally kisses Sonoko, what does he feel?

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