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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Misako's father close his eyes while he sings in Chapter 7?
(a) He is embarassed.
(b) He is moved by the music.
(c) To pretend to be blind.
(d) The candle light hurts his eyes.

2. What does Misako's father say Kaname did by urging her to date Aso?
(a) Admitted Aso was a better man than he.
(b) Made it impossible for Misako's father to forgive Kaname.
(c) Ruined Misako's reputation.
(d) Put her in a situation she could not back out of.

3. What is unique about the puppet theatre Kaname intends to visit in Chapter 9?
(a) It is attended by the Imperial family.
(b) It tells Western stories.
(c) It uses old-fashioned puppets.
(d) Its shows have a modern style.

4. Where does Kaname go to see Misako's father?
(a) Amakusa.
(b) Amami.
(c) Aoshima.
(d) Awaji.

5. How does Misako's father criticize O-hisa's singing?
(a) He says she sounds like a child.
(b) He says she doesn't know the words.
(c) He says she is off key.
(d) He says she sings too sweetly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Kaname first see Aso with Misako?

2. Where does Louise claim to be from?

3. What is the Japanese word for the sash O-hisa wears?

4. What does Louise ask Kaname for before he leaves in Chapter 12?

5. What does Kaname find disconcerting about Misako's father's and O-hisa's relationship?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 13, what does Kaname find out from the letter from Takanatsu?

2. What does Louise claim about her lineage, and what is the truth? What does Louise do to appeal to Kaname?

3. What does Kaname note about the village he is in in Chapter 10?

4. Describe the puppet theater in Chapter 11.

5. What does Kaname imagine about O-hisa at the end of Chapter 10?

6. How does Kaname explain Misako has changed in Chapter 14?

7. What does Kaname think about the relationship between his father-in-law and O-hisa in Chapter 9?

8. What popular tradition among stylish gentlemen is explained in Chapter 9?

9. What does Kaname think about as he tries to fall asleep in Chapter 9?

10. What has Misako's father done to ensure O-hisa will be taken care of after he dies?

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