2. When debating marriage to Sonoko, who does the narrator turn to for advice?
(a) Chieko.
(b) Sonoko.
(c) His mother.
(d) Kusano.

3. What does the narrator feel like when the narrator imagines kissing Sonoko?
(a) Pervert.
(b) Thief.
(c) Hero.
(d) Man.

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

5. After breaking up with Sonoko, what exams does the narrator prepare for?
(a) Poetry.
(b) The boards.
(c) Civil service.
(d) Biology.

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

7. When the war ends, what does the narrator study at school?
(a) Law.
(b) Biology.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Communications.

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

9. Where does the narrator see wounded air raid victims lying?
(a) On his front porch.
(b) In town square.
(c) By the train tracks.
(d) In newly dug graves.

10. After the fact, the narrator thinks of Chieko's kiss as what?
(a) Ugly.
(b) Carefree.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Life giving.

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

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

13. The narrator decides he will feel what if his family is killed in an air raid?
(a) Vindication.
(b) Heartbroken.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Vengeful.

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

15. What does the narrator ask Sonoko to do, even though it is inappropriate?
(a) Get a divorce.
(b) Visit his dorm room.
(c) Meet with him privately.
(d) Kiss him.