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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 Numada do that gives the taxi driver cause for concern?
(a) Rocks back and forth while humming.
(b) Talks to himself and an imaginary lover.
(c) Talks to the myna bird.
(d) Sings at the top of his lungs.

2. Who is drawn into a conversation with an American woman in Chapter 12?
(a) Isobe.
(b) Mitsuko.
(c) Kiguchi.
(d) Numada.

3. Whose name does Kiguchi call out in his sleep in Chapter 8?
(a) Gaston.
(b) Tsukada.
(c) Keiko.
(d) Numada.

4. How does Numada repay an animal that gave its life for Numada?
(a) By freeing the myna bird.
(b) By contributing to a fund for endangered species.
(c) By never again owning another dog.
(d) By lecturing people about animal rights.

5. What happens near the cremation grounds in Chapter 13?
(a) A flock of doves is released.
(b) A fire gets out of control.
(c) A commotion breaks out.
(d) A crowd is on their knees praying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tension are the tourists not aware of concerning the Sikhs?

2. Why does Tsu wear the type of clothing he does in Chapter 10?

3. At what time do the Hindus with whom Tsu rooms arise?

4. What is Mitsuko's reply to being asked about her religion?

5. What was Tsu doing at the river in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. When do the Hindus and Tsu rise in the morning?

2. What has Kiguchi read recently about good and evil?

3. Why does Tsu leave Mitsuko after talking briefly with her?

4. Where is Tsu staying in Chapter 9?

5. What does Isobe think as he throws his empty bottle into the river in Chapter 10?

6. What does Kiguchi say to Mitsuko on the bus about Americans and Japanese?

7. What does Kiguchi do in remembrance of his friend and other dead soldiers?

8. What significance is there to the next day, October 31st?

9. What does Isobe witness as he is getting drunk and wandering the streets in Chapter 10?

10. What does Tsu tell Mitsuko as to why he dresses as he does?

(see the answer keys)

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