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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Misako follow Takanatsu to his room in Chapter 7?
(a) To show him how to open the window.
(b) To look at a book.
(c) To collect his laundry.
(d) To receive a souvenir.

2. What is Kaname looking for in the book he is reading in Chapter 6?
(a) A note he wrote on one page.
(b) Dirty stories.
(c) The spot where he left off.
(d) A favorite passage.

3. What does O-hisa use hot water for in Chapter 10?
(a) To make some tea.
(b) To wash her hair pins.
(c) To remove a stain from Misako's father's kimono.
(d) To fix her hair.

4. How does Misako describe marriage?
(a) As an outdated institution.
(b) As an oppressive ritual.
(c) As different than anyone expects.
(d) As a sense of security.

5. In Chapter 5, what does Kaname say he encouraged Misako to do?
(a) Wear makeup.
(b) Move back in with her father.
(c) Run away with Hiroshi.
(d) Go on holidays alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Takanatsu tell his wife he wanted a divorce?

2. In Chapter 5, where do Kaname and Takanatsu go together?

3. In Chapter 10, what time do the puppet plays end at the theater?

4. What does Misako expect to happen when news of her divorce comes out?

5. What does O-hisa say she would rather be doing than going to the theater?

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