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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Tamori's wife supposedly do?
(a) Spy on the Japanese military.
(b) Steal food rations from her neigbors.
(c) Have an affair while Tamori was away.
(d) Refuse to wear the National Dress.

2. In Chapter 23, What does H do instead of studying?
(a) Spy on the neighbors.
(b) Build model airplanes.
(c) Play outside.
(d) Read the newspaper.

3. What does H's father describe his shop as?
(a) An upscale business.
(b) A meeting place for the secret police.
(c) A run of the mill tailor shop.
(d) A local hangout.

4. What puzzles H about his teacher?
(a) H's teacher is lazier than his students.
(b) H's teacher did not tell his mother about the lie he told.
(c) H's teacher gives him good grades no matter what.
(d) H's teacher never loses his temper.

5. Where does Ishizuka live?
(a) In a dorm.
(b) Above a bookstore.
(c) Behind the school.
(d) Next door.

6. What is the National Dress Order?
(a) An order that requires all Japanese people to wear Western clothing.
(b) An order which requires all Japanese people to wear clothing made of a khaki material.
(c) An order that requires all Japanese people to wear kimonos at all times.
(d) An order that requires all foreigners to wear traditional Japanese clothing.

7. How does Yoshiko feel when her brother finds her with the middle-aged woman?
(a) Yoshiko feels happy because her brother let her play hide and seek with his friends.
(b) Yoshiko feels hungry.
(c) Yoshiko feels sad because her brother and his friends deserted her.
(d) Yoshiko feels scared.

8. What rationed item is H annoyed by?
(a) Matches.
(b) Paper.
(c) Pencils.
(d) Buttons.

9. What does H's mother make him do everyday before going to school?
(a) Sing her favorite hymn.
(b) Practice the tambourine.
(c) Do the dishes and make his bed.
(d) Read from the Bible.

10. Why do H and Shingo get off the streetcar one stop early?
(a) H and Shingo want to eat some noodles.
(b) H and Shingo enjoy walking.
(c) H and Shingo want to visit their friend.
(d) H and Shingo don't want to be seen by their neighbors.

11. After seeing the condition of his grandparents home, how does H feel?
(a) Impressed.
(b) Scared.
(c) Guilty.
(d) Disappointed.

12. Why does H disapprove of people being anti-British?
(a) H's father has many British customers.
(b) H's favorite music comes from Britain.
(c) H has family living in Britain.
(d) H's best friend is British

13. What does the Gokoku Shrine contain?
(a) The spirit of the war dead.
(b) The spirit of the Kobe ancestors.
(c) The crosses taken down from all the churches.
(d) The personal effects of deceased soldiers.

14. Why does H want to go to a doctor instead of a bone setter?
(a) H thinks he will lose the use of his arm if he does not see a doctor.
(b) He just wants to make things difficult for his mother.
(c) The doctor gives out candy to his patients.
(d) The bone setter has a reputation of being mean to young boys.

15. Why are H and Yoshiko going on a train?
(a) To visit their cousin.
(b) To visit their grandparents.
(c) To see an exhibition.
(d) To witness a religious event.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is forbidden on the train?

2. Why does H run away when he hears tambourines and drums approaching?

3. What is the hardest drill?

4. What kind of god is Susanowo?

5. Why does Kaneda leave?

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