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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is H's first confirmation that the war is over?
(a) Uncle Hadano has taken down his window coverings.
(b) Newspapers have begun printing truthful information.
(c) Food is easier to get.
(d) American music is played freely.

2. How does H plan to win the friendship of American troops?
(a) Run errands for them.
(b) Show them around Kobe.
(c) Bring them snacks.
(d) Draw sketches of them for free.

3. Why does H rip down the Japanese Progressive Party poster?
(a) It is on top of the Senoh Family Tailors poster.
(b) H is offended by the photo on the poster.
(c) H disagrees with the Japanese Progressive Party's views.
(d) H considers the poster propaganda.

4. What does the American pilot have tucked in his boot?
(a) A bible.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) A gun.
(d) A map of Japan.

5. Which character works for the newspaper?
(a) Mr. Odagiri.
(b) George.
(c) Kaneda.
(d) Mr. Tamori.

6. When are the occupational forces scheduled to arrive in Kobe?
(a) Christmas Day.
(b) September 24th.
(c) March 18th.
(d) H's birthday.

7. What does H's family win?
(a) A housing lottery.
(b) Food coupons.
(c) An automobile.
(d) An education grant.

8. After the bombing of Hiroshima, which country declares war on Japan?
(a) The Soviet Union.
(b) Korea.
(c) Italy.
(d) Vietnam.

9. What is no longer published in newspapers?
(a) Reports on raids.
(b) Weather reports.
(c) Obituaries.
(d) Advertisements.

10. What does H decide to study?
(a) Tailoring.
(b) Art.
(c) Science.
(d) English.

11. Where is everyone from the neighborhood staying?
(a) The library.
(b) The city hall.
(c) The school.
(d) The shrine.

12. Which country announces its surrender?
(a) The Soviet Union.
(b) Germany.
(c) China.
(d) Italy.

13. What declaration is presented to Japan by the Americans?
(a) The Versailles Declaration.
(b) The Potsdam Declaration.
(c) The Roosevelt Declaration.
(d) The Truman Declaration.

14. Who does H hit with the rice pot lid?
(a) Toshiko.
(b) Hadano.
(c) Yoshiko.
(d) Morio.

15. What do the boys agree should be done with the rifles?
(a) The rifles should not be used to fight American troops.
(b) The rifles should be destroyed.
(c) The rifles should be used against the American troops.
(d) The rifles should be handed over to the Americans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does H go when he leaves home in Chapter 48?

2. What good news does H's family receive in Chapter 49?

3. Why does H often get beaten up?

4. Where is Morio during the bombing?

5. Who is assigned to clean up the city's bombsites?

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