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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does the narrator lie about during his meeting for the draft?
(a) His fascination with war.
(b) His parentage.
(c) His ambitions.
(d) His health.

5. How old is the narrator when he attempts to lose his virginity?
(a) 18.
(b) 17.
(c) 22.
(d) 20.

6. Where does the narrator kiss Sonoko for the first time?
(a) The movies.
(b) Her bedroom.
(c) His house.
(d) A golf course.

7. Following his break-up with Sonoko, what is the narrator invited to do by a male student?
(a) Go to his sister's house.
(b) Go on a hike.
(c) Go to a poetry reading.
(d) Visit a brothel.

8. What does Sonoko feel for Mr. Ohba?
(a) Attraction.
(b) Annoyance.
(c) Repulsion.
(d) Amusement.

9. After the war, who close to the narrator dies?
(a) His father.
(b) His brother.
(c) His sister.
(d) His grandmother.

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

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

12. In what month is the narrator invited to visit with Kusano's regiment?
(a) June.
(b) March.
(c) April.
(d) December.

13. What is the narrator afraid he is incapable of doing, in spite of Sonoko's feelings for him?
(a) Opposing the war.
(b) Standing up to her brother.
(c) Loving a woman.
(d) Getting a good job.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, in what city does the narrator encounter air raid refugees?

2. How does Mr. Ohba feel about the war?

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

4. What does Sonoko inspire the narrator to do?

5. What does the narrator study in college?

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