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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. What does Kaname find disconcerting about Misako's father's and O-hisa's relationship?
(a) Their age gap.
(b) O-hisa's rough treatment of the old man.
(c) The amount of money Misako's father spends on her.
(d) Their lack of affection.

2. Who does Kaname recall while listening to the music in Chapter 7?
(a) Misako.
(b) A pretty neighbor girl.
(c) O-hisa on their first meeting.
(d) His mother.

3. What does Kaname say has caused Misako to develop a hard, bitter edge?
(a) Trying to protect herself.
(b) Her relationship with O-hisa.
(c) Having to do what other people tell her to.
(d) His treatment of her.

4. How does Kaname say he feels about Misako going to Aso?
(a) He is relieved.
(b) He feels betrayed.
(c) He is surprised.
(d) He is not angry.

5. Where does Kaname travel after leaving Misako's father and O-hisa behind in Chapter 11?
(a) Sendai.
(b) Kobe.
(c) Fukuoka.
(d) Yokohama.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Misako use to prevent Kaname from seeing the letter from Takanatsu?

2. Where does Misako's father take her in Chapter 14?

3. What kind of people are said to have a popular tradition of going on pilgrimage in Chapter 7?

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

5. What does Kaname think about Aso's honesty in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. After six months of crying nightly, what did Misako finally admit to Kaname? What did Kaname and Misako agree to after her confession?

3. What does Kaname look forward to seeing when he visits his father-in-law in Chapter 9? Why does Misako's father play the samisen with his eyes closed?

4. When does the hotel manager suggest Misako's father and his party should attend the theater? When does Misako's father want to go?

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

6. What did Kaname notice about Misako after she met Aso?

7. Where does Kaname note Western-style buildings are erected in Japan?

8. What memory does Kaname recall as he is listening to the samisen music? Why does he think this memory is significant?

9. After assuring Takanatsu that Aso's intentions are honorable, what does Takanatsu assume?

10. What does Misako's father explain Kaname did by allowing Misako to see Aso?

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