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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 – Silent Spring (March 1975).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Yuki feel queasy on the day of the wedding?
(a) She is queasy from the train ride from Tokyo.
(b) She is queasy from the boat ride from Tokyo.
(c) She is queasy from the sake.
(d) She is queasy from the smell of her mother's perfume.

2. Why did Shizuko keep all of Yuki's childhood items stored in boxes?
(a) Yuki's things get in the way downstairs.
(b) To keep Yuki's things from becoming damaged.
(c) Someday, Yuki may have a daughter who needs these items.
(d) So that Shizuko and Yuki could look at the items when they are older.

3. In Chapter 4, what does Yuki remove from the refrigerator?
(a) A glass of orange juice.
(b) Leftover rice.
(c) Ice water.
(d) An apple.

4. What is Yuki's school grade level in Chapter 5?
(a) First.
(b) Eighth.
(c) Sixth
(d) Ninth.

5. What does Shizuko do immediately after her phone call with Yuki in Chapter 1?
(a) She finishes sewing Yuki's new skirt.
(b) She goes into her den and writes goodbye notes.
(c) She cleans her closet.
(d) She cooks a stew.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 16, where does Masa sleep after Takeo's death?

2. At the end of Chapter 16, what does Masa do at the open window?

3. In Chapter 14, what does Masa believe about becoming an artist?

4. Who is Mr. Kimura?

5. On her last visit to Sachiko's house, what tree is in flower?

(see the answer key)

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