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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. During his visit to see Kusano, the narrator is concerned that Kusano will notice what?
(a) He is not making money.
(b) His attraction to his sister.
(c) His discomfort with the war.
(d) He is gay.

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

3. When the air raids sound, where do the citizens hide?
(a) Makeshift caves.
(b) Under desks.
(c) In doorways.
(d) In fields.

4. In college, what does the narrator do to make others believe he is attracted to women?
(a) Dates many women.
(b) Flirts with his female teachers.
(c) Whistles at women.
(d) Acts lovesick.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After avoiding the draft, how does the narrator decide he wants to die?

3. While kissing Chieko, who does the narrator fantasize about?

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

5. When apart, how do the narrator and Sonoko communicate?

Short Essay Questions

1. As the relationship between the narrator and Sonoko grows, why does the narrator struggle with "pangs of consciousness"?

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

3. After the narrator kisses Sonoko, what does she expect from him?

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

5. When the narrator is excused from the draft, what is he surprised to realize?

6. What does the narrator take extra time to point out, regarding his feelings for Sonoko?

7. Why does the quote "The measure of a woman's power is the degree of suffering with which she can punish her lover" bother the narrator?

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

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

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

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