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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the boy initially feel about his own stubbornness?
(a) It feels strange.
(b) It feels good.
(c) It surprises him.
(d) It terrifies him.

2. What is the weather like when they are working?
(a) It is freezing.
(b) It is burning hot.
(c) It is extremely windy.
(d) It is pouring rain.

3. How does the boy get home after his punishment?
(a) By ox cart.
(b) His mother comes and picks him up.
(c) By bus.
(d) He is carried home by someone who finds him.

4. What does the grandmother give the boy to help him keep warm?
(a) A scarf.
(b) A hot sweet potato.
(c) Mittens.
(d) A new jacket.

5. Where has the boy's father been taken?
(a) To the police headquarters.
(b) To talk with the Emperor.
(c) To the market.
(d) To a detention camp.

6. What does the visitor bring the boy?
(a) Snacks.
(b) Sheets and underwear.
(c) Books.
(d) Bandages.

7. In what kind of drill do the upper-class school children participate?
(a) Bombing drills.
(b) Drills with bamboo spears.
(c) Shooting drills.
(d) Fire drills.

8. How does the author feel about the month of February?
(a) It's a gloomy and cruel month.
(b) It's a month for planning for spring.
(c) It's a month for reflection.
(d) It's a month of hope.

9. Who does the Inspector claim to be?
(a) A Korean teacher.
(b) A friend of the boy's uncle.
(c) A friend of the boy's father.
(d) The best policeman in the country.

10. How does the teacher respond to the boy's message?
(a) He strikes the boy.
(b) He understands and signs the necessary paperwork.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He refuses to talk with the boy.

11. What part does the boy have in the play?
(a) He is a Japanese Lieutenant.
(b) He is the suitor.
(c) He is the clown.
(d) He is the sun.

12. How does the grandmother react to the name situation?
(a) She thinks it's a fine idea.
(b) She doesn't think it's a good idea.
(c) She curses the Japanese.
(d) She is resigned to it.

13. Who goes with the boy to get a new name?
(a) His sister.
(b) His father.
(c) His grandmother.
(d) He goes alone.

14. What is the weather like as they stand on line?
(a) It's sunny but chilly.
(b) It's freezing cold.
(c) It's a warm, sunny day.
(d) It's raining torrentially.

15. Of what is the boy accused?
(a) Being too obstinant.
(b) Being too smart.
(c) Disobedience and voicing dangerous thoughts.
(d) Being too sassy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't the boy quit school?

2. When the soldier asks if anyone is dying, how does the boy respond in his head?

3. What tip does the mother offer the boy regarding his ten minute speech?

4. What do the students do when the teacher dismissed them?

5. For what does the teacher ask the students?

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