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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does H return to the gas station after reporting what he saw?
(a) H is worried that someone will find Girly Boy and do harm to his body.
(b) H needs to retrieve his bag that he dropped after discovering the body.
(c) H doesn't want Girly Boy to be left alone.
(d) H needs to show the police where the body is.

2. According to Tamori, why should H's parents stop being Christians?
(a) Tamori doesn't believe in God.
(b) Toshiko and Morio had H when they were not married.
(c) Toshiko and Morio are Japanese.
(d) Toshiko and Morio don't believe in God.

3. What happens on H's birthday?
(a) Toshiko is investigated because of her religious beliefs.
(b) Morio is called up to work in a factory.
(c) H takes a tour of the fire station.
(d) A pastor is arrested.

4. Why does Kaneda leave?
(a) Kaneda is tired of being called a "Chosen" by everyone.
(b) Kaneda misunderstands Toshiko's intentions.
(c) Kaneda is homesick and decides to return to Korea.
(d) Toshiko won't stop badgering Kaneda into accepting the "love of Christ."

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

6. What is Instructor Tamori's job?
(a) Homeroom teacher.
(b) English teacher.
(c) Head of the rifle club.
(d) Military trainer.

7. What is the rumor going around H's school?
(a) The war is over.
(b) H's family are spies.
(c) The American military is planning an invasion.
(d) H's English teacher is a spy.

8. According to H, what is the purpose of the news reports?
(a) To pass on accurate information.
(b) To build national morale.
(c) To confuse the reader.
(d) To make the enemy look bad.

9. Why does Toshiko not want to buy the gas masks?
(a) Gas masks are poorly made.
(b) Gas masks are expensive.
(c) Gas masks are unattractive.
(d) Gas masks are heavy.

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

11. What happens on December 8th?
(a) Japan attacks Pearl Harbor.
(b) Japan and America sign a peace treaty.
(c) America attacks Hiroshima.
(d) America attacks Kobe.

12. According to Toshiko, why will Moiro most likely not receive his call-up papers?
(a) Morio never took the physical exam.
(b) Morio has webbed feet.
(c) Morio is too small and barely passed the physical exam.
(d) Morio is too old and has bad eyesight.

13. What is stopping Japan from scheduling the Olympics at the same time as the anniversary celebration?
(a) The war with China.
(b) The anniversary celebration is proving to be expensive.
(c) Lack of athletes.
(d) The public are not in the mood for competition with other countries.

14. What does H think of Mr. Chin?
(a) H dislikes Mr. Chin because his restaurant serves strange food.
(b) H thinks he is an enemy of Japan.
(c) H likes Mr. Chin because he gives H free fortune cookies.
(d) H respects Mr. Chin and does not think of him as a "chink."

15. Why is H expelled from the riding club?
(a) H takes a horse out for a secret ride.
(b) H bites one of the other club members.
(c) H steals a pair of riding boots.
(d) The club is banning all new students.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does H tell his parents he is going when he visits Noodles?

2. What will happen when H turns fifteen?

3. Why is Morio's apprentice, Shige, crying when H returns home from school one day?

4. At the firing range, why are many of the shooters' bullets missing the target?

5. What does H learn during his summer?

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