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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first physical act of intimacy the narrator offers to Sonoko?

2. Where does the narrator see wounded air raid victims lying?

3. Where does the narrator seek out Sonoko, following the visit to her brother?

4. Sonoko gives the narrator his first what?

5. What memento of the narrator's is stolen on the train?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why do the military doctors think the narrator has tuberculosis?

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

6. Upon witnessing the sight of the air raid victims, what does the narrator want to do?

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

8. To get out of staying an extra day with Sonoko, what lie does the narrator tell her about his job?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At an early age, the narrator is interested in other men. However, as a youth he does not attribute these feelings to be sexual.

1) What type of male influence does the narrator have in his life?

2) What masculine memories shape the narrator's life?

3) At an early age, why does the narrator hide this interest in other men?

Essay Topic 2

Upon meeting Omi, the narrator is confronted with sexual feelings for the boy.

1) What intimate moment do Omi and the narrator share that begins their friendship?

2) What attracts the narrator to Omi?

3) How does this attraction affect the narrator?

Essay Topic 3

In spite of his attraction to men, the narrator finds true affection for Sonoko.

1) Why is the narrator attracted to Sonoko?

2) Why is she attracted to him?

3) What factors work against the success of the relationship?

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