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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. The narrator notices that, because of the war, Kusano's hands have become what?

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

3. What confusing emotion does the narrator feel around Sonoko?

4. What does the narrator ask Sonoko to do, even though it is inappropriate?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does the narrator want to stay in a hotel with Sonoko?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What is the narrator's opinion of the factory that produces war planes?

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

10. After the visitation with Kusano, why does the narrator become determined to love Sonoko?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The narrator has an obsession with death.

1) Why is the narrator interested in death?

2) As a child, what does he do to learn more about death?

3) How does the narrator feel about death?

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

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?

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