Kokoro Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Mid-Book Test (up to Part I, My Parents and I (through 80))

This test consists of 5 multiple choice, 5 short answer, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Sensei's wife feels ___________ for her husband as Soseki finds out from her during a discussion.
a) Sorry.
b) Despair.
c) Guilt.
d) Pride.

2. Who does the translator also thank in this opening section for helping him with his work?
a) His uncle.
b) His wife.
c) Soseki.
d) His father.

3. The translator hopes that at least a little of the _____________ has remained in the translation.
a) Honor.
b) Understanding.
c) Beauty.
d) Peacefulness.

4. Sensei is quoted by the translator as saying, "To me, it sounded like the last _____________ for the passing of an age."
a) War cry.
b) Scream. (read more)