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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to H, what is the purpose of the news reports?

2. What does a record with a red label indicate?

3. What does H draw sketches of during a stop?

4. Where does Ishizuka live?

5. What will happen if more bombs are dropped?

Short Essay Questions

1. Should Toshiko allow H to read books besides the Bible?

2. Why does H object to his mother's act of charity in chapter 46?

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

4. How does the meaning of the phoenix relate to H?

5. What are war bonds?

6. How does H show compassion for his friend Girly Boy?

7. How are H and Mrs. Tazaki different?

8. Why is Yasuo's father not angry when the boys take the boat?

9. In what way do we again see H's resourcefulness in chapter 44?

10. What terrible event occurs in chapter 39?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Due to the war, H experiences many things that a normal childhood would not have included. This is especially true of his school life. Discuss how H's school life is affected by the war.

Essay Topic 2

The most dire situations can sometimes bring out the best in people. Discuss the theme of compassion as it relates to the story.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the relationship between H and his father with that of H and his mother.

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