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

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

3. 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.

4. Why is the English language banned?
(a) It violates the spirit of the time.
(b) To promote the proper usage of Japanese in schools.
(c) Englishmen are traders.
(d) English is difficult to read.

5. Why does H believe Germany is not to be trusted?
(a) Germany is betraying Japan when Japan needs them the most.
(b) H secretly read an anti-German newspaper article.
(c) A German tourist stole his uncle's bicycle.
(d) The German army has attacked Japan in the past.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Japan experiencing a shortage of?

2. After seeing the condition of his grandparents home, how does H feel?

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

4. What does H decide to start a business doing?

5. What is the Hoanden?

Short Essay Questions

1. What scares H at the campaign speech?

2. What do new members of the riding club at Second Middle School have to do that the older members don't? What do the older members get to do that the new members don't?

3. According to Morio, why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?

4. How does Toshiko help the stranded flood victims?

5. Why do Toshiko and H hide some things under the floor of their house?

6. Why is Japan continuing with the anniversary celebration despite the ongoing war with China?

7. Who is Noodles?

8. Morio spends many days repairing his sewing machine, even though it seems like a lost cause by others. What does this say about Morio's character?

9. What activities are part of the rifle club?

10. H's emotional state is unstable. What does he like to do to cheer himself up?

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