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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first physical act of intimacy the narrator offers to Sonoko?
(a) His arm around her waist.
(b) Holding her tight.
(c) Holding hands.
(d) Kissing her on the lips.

2. To whom is the narrator attracted when he takes Sonoko to a dance hall?
(a) Omi.
(b) Young, tough men.
(c) A male dancer.
(d) Sonoko.

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

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

5. In Chapter 3, what does the narrator offer to carry for Sonoko?
(a) Her little sister.
(b) Her bag.
(c) Her groceries.
(d) Her parasol.

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

7. Sonoko's family believes she doesn't hear the air raid alarm for what reason?
(a) She snores.
(b) She is deaf in one ear.
(c) She is not frightened of air raids.
(d) She is dreaming of the narrator.

8. How does the narrator feel when separated from Sonoko?
(a) Lonely.
(b) Heartbroken.
(c) Confused.
(d) Free.

9. After avoiding the draft, how does the narrator decide he wants to die?
(a) Because of his own stupidity.
(b) Strung to a tree, with arrows.
(c) In Omi's arms.
(d) With his family.

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

11. Where are the university students required to work?
(a) The military base.
(b) A war factory.
(c) The cafeteria.
(d) In their hometown.

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

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

14. How long does the university postpone classes during the Allied-raids?
(a) One month.
(b) They do not postpone classes.
(c) Twenty-four hours.
(d) Two weeks.

15. What does the narrator feel after noticing the war has changed Kusano?
(a) Jealous.
(b) Impressed.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Irritated.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the narrator returns to school in Chapter 3, what health ailment does he fake?

2. In what year does the narrator graduate from high school?

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

4. Where is the brothel the narrator visits?

5. What does Sonoko feel for Mr. Ohba?

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