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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The Rice-Sprouting Month.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does she decide not to send this item?
(a) It shows the wife in a bad light.
(b) The producer forgot to write the letter.
(c) The care basket was never sent from the network.
(d) The wife did a bad job on the show.

2. What does Grace worry about at the end of the section?
(a) Joy does not like the attention that Alison is getting.
(b) Joy realizes she never wants to have a baby.
(c) Joy is too excited by Alison's new baby.
(d) Joy might try to run away.

3. What type of wives must Jane find?
(a) Kind American women.
(b) Single women.
(c) Wholesome American housewives.
(d) Only wives with kids.

4. What was Akiko's job prior to getting married?
(a) A school teacher.
(b) Worked for a manga publisher.
(c) She was a nanny.
(d) A reporter.

5. What does Ms. Helen want to make for the show?
(a) Burgers.
(b) Chitterlings.
(c) Fried chicken.
(d) Frog legs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ruth L. Ozeki is a ____________ like her main character in her first novel.

2. Who must Jane get permission to film before she films them?

3. Who surprises Jane by showing up at the shoot?

4. What does Akiko think of Jane's special show?

5. In Japan, with what is Akiko bored?

(see the answer key)

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