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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the narrator assume is obvious to his fellow students?
(a) His lack of sexual experience.
(b) He has a broken heart.
(c) He comes from money.
(d) He has no interest in his studies.

3. After spending time with the narrator, Sonoko feels so guilty she plans to do what?
(a) Confess everything to a priest.
(b) Get married.
(c) Get baptized.
(d) Leave town.

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

5. When Kusano is a soldier, what time does his family have to get up in order to visit with him?
(a) 4:30 a.m.
(b) 5 a.m.
(c) 6 a.m.
(d) 7 a.m.

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

7. After kissing Sonoko, the narrator claims he cannot extend his visit with her because of what?
(a) His work at the factory.
(b) His ailing health.
(c) The request of his mother.
(d) His lack of money.

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

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

10. What does the narrator's family eat in celebration of surviving an air raid?
(a) Bean jelly.
(b) Cake.
(c) Lamb intestines.
(d) Liver.

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

12. How does the narrator feel about being denied to fight in the war?
(a) Thrilled.
(b) Cheated.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Conflicted.

13. What does the narrator fear about his behavior towards Sonoko?
(a) It is cocky.
(b) It is too effeminate.
(c) It is too forward.
(d) It is false.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Following his break-up with Sonoko, what is the narrator invited to do by a male student?

2. Following the break-up with the narrator, what does Sonoko claim to be happy about?

3. How does the narrator accidentally avoid the draft?

4. How long does the university postpone classes during the Allied-raids?

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

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