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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. Who dies in Chapter 24?

2. Why does Toshiko think that Shige-san is not qualified for the apprenticeship?

3. What is the rumor going around the school in Chapter 26?

4. What rationed item is H annoyed by?

5. How does H afford to buy oyatsu?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 17, what changes in lifestyle do H's parents have to make because of the war?

3. What evidence of H's fragile emotional state do we see in chapter 47?

4. What changes are happening at H's school?

5. What happened when Japan did not respond to the Potsdam Declaration?

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

7. In what ways does H's bed wetting embarrass him?

8. How does H show his poor judgment in Chapter 28?

9. Why does H respect Instructor Hisakado?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

During the turbulent war, H turns to his art on numerous occasions. Discuss times when H is able to use art to improve a situation or help him overcome an obstacle.

Essay Topic 2

Christianity is practiced by many in Japan, including the Senoh family. Prior to and during the war, how is Christianity viewed in the eyes of:

a) Toshiko

b) H

c) Japan as a whole

Essay Topic 3

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

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