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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) Sonoko.
(c) A comic book character.
(d) Omi.

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

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

4. When the narrator finally kisses Sonoko, what does he feel?
(a) Hope.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Relief.
(d) Attraction.

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

6. What color does the sky turn following an air raid?
(a) Orange.
(b) Blue.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Red.

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

8. What do the draft doctors think about the narrator's health?
(a) He needs to eat more protein.
(b) His autointoxication is faked.
(c) He is in perfect health.
(d) He has tuberculosis.

9. What does Sonoko plan to do to protect herself from air raids?
(a) Join the army.
(b) Build a bomb shelter.
(c) Live with the narrator.
(d) Evacuate the city.

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

11. What confusing emotion does the narrator feel around Sonoko?
(a) Grief.
(b) Disinterest.
(c) Anger.
(d) Desire.

12. Following the break-up with the narrator, what does Sonoko claim to be happy about?
(a) Her marriage.
(b) Her career.
(c) Her financial status.
(d) The war.

13. When apart, how do the narrator and Sonoko communicate?
(a) Through Kusano.
(b) By phone.
(c) By email.
(d) By letter.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator lie about during his meeting for the draft?

2. After spending time with the narrator, Sonoko feels so guilty she plans to do what?

3. What does the narrator bring to Sonoko when he first seeks her out?

4. What bothers the narrator about his first encounter with Sonoko following their break-up?

5. What does the narrator's family eat in celebration of surviving an air raid?

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