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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kiyoaki tell Honda his intentions are in "Chapter 28"?
(a) To continue the affair.
(b) To ask for a new sanction.
(c) To kill the prince.
(d) To stop seeing Satoko.

2. In "Chapter 37," why does the prince's family pick areas of Satoko's education they feel are lacking?
(a) So she won't teach that to their children.
(b) So she can improve them.
(c) To prove that their son is better.
(d) To try to break the marriage contract.

3. How does Tadeshina try to kill herself?
(a) Drinking alcohol.
(b) By jumping off a bridge.
(c) With sleeping pills.
(d) Poisoning her food.

4. How does Honda help Kiyoaki with Satoko in "Chapter 34"?
(a) He loans Kiyoaki money.
(b) He promises to keep the affair a secret.
(c) He borrows a friend's car for them to use.
(d) He secures the perimeter of the villa.

5. What does the countess talk to Satoko about at Gesshu Monastery in "Chapter 47"?
(a) Her wedding plans.
(b) Her returning home.
(c) Kiyoaki's parents.
(d) Current events.

6. On the third day at Gesshu Monastery, where do Satoko and Kiyoaki's mothers go?
(a) Home.
(b) China.
(c) Tokyo.
(d) Gesshu's town center.

7. How long is Satoko told she will have to live through ascetic discipline before becoming a nun?
(a) One year.
(b) Six months.
(c) A year and a half.
(d) Two years.

8. What type of trial does Honda watch in court in "Chapter 29"?
(a) A custody case.
(b) A robbery trial.
(c) A divorce case.
(d) A murder trial.

9. When Honda is let inside the monastery, what is he told to do?
(a) Wait.
(b) Clean.
(c) Hide.
(d) Pray.

10. In "Chapter 37," how does Tadeshina feel about Kiyoaki and Satoko's affair?
(a) That it is complicated.
(b) That it is meaningless.
(c) That it is sacred.
(d) That it is dirty.

11. At the beginning of "Chapter 39," how long has it been since Kiyoaki heard from Satoko?
(a) 15 days.
(b) 20 days.
(c) 25 days.
(d) 10 days.

12. Why does Kiyoaki meet with Satoko at a boarding house in "Chapter 27"?
(a) Tadeshina arranged it.
(b) Satoko insisted they meet there.
(c) It's the half-way point between their houses.
(d) He thinks it's best.

13. In "Chapter 53," how does Honda describe his thoughts?
(a) Simple.
(b) Logical.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Complicated.

14. What does Kiyoaki say when Satoko says the affair must end because she will be married?
(a) He says he wants a second chance.
(b) He says he loves her too much.
(c) He says she knows what is best.
(d) He says she is making a mistake.

15. What does Tadeshina call Satoko's pregnancy in her letter in "Chapter 39"?
(a) A private pain.
(b) A public concern.
(c) A family matter.
(d) A growing tragedy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Honda do when he finally meets with the senior nun?

2. Why does Kiyoaki fear he can't see Satoko in "Chapter 51"?

3. Why does Chao P pass out in "Chapter 35"?

4. What makes Tadeshina smile in "Chapter 41," when she thinks about her role in Satoko's life?

5. How does the count react when Tadeshina tells him about her letter in "Chapter 40"?

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