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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. When the narrator returns to school in Chapter 3, what health ailment does he fake?
(a) Diabetes.
(b) Allergies.
(c) A toothache.
(d) A heart problem.

Short Answer Questions

1. What first attracts the narrator to Kusano's sister?

2. After the war, who close to the narrator dies?

3. How does the narrator accidentally avoid the draft?

4. After the narrator kisses Sonoko, he describes her beauty as what?

5. How does the narrator feel when separated from Sonoko?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does the narrator get his first opportunity to spend time with Sonoko?

2. Prior to his draft meeting, the narrator suspects his health will make him what?

3. What impresses the narrator about the refugees that he sees?

4. How does the narrator feel after going to the brothel?

5. Why does the narrator offer to carry Sonoko's bag?

6. When Sonoko confronts the issue of the break-up with the narrator, what does she want to know?

7. On the train, what does the narrator do that makes Sonoko blush?

8. Why does the narrator allow Chieko to kiss him?

9. What event takes place that proves to the narrator he is capable of basic, human emotion?

10. When the narrator sets out on a bicycle ride with Sonoko, what does he want to happen?

(see the answer keys)

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