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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 14," where does Kiyoaki give Iinuma a key to?

2. What does Kiyoaki's family decide to do with the Doll Festival?

3. How does Kiyoaki describe Satoko when he first sees her since childhood?

4. Why does the Baron Shinkawa arrive early to the cherry festival?

5. What does Satoko do while kissing Kiyoaki in "Chapter 19"?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Chapter 17," what do the Siamese princes and Kiyoaki talk about before the festival?

2. What are the spring festivities in "Chapter 16"?

3. In "Chapter 50," what happens at the Imperial Poetry Recitation?

4. Why does Kiyoaki regret taking Satoko home after their first kiss?

5. In "Chapter 19," what upsets Satoko?

6. How does Kiyoaki's illness affect his ability to get inside the monastery?

7. How does Iinuma say goodbye to Kiyoaki?

8. In "Chapter 18," how do Kiyoaki's family's guests reveal the order of their society?

9. What is the relationship between chance and will that Honda talks about?

10. What do Honda and the senior nun talk about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the role of religion in this novel. Keep in mind the different religions represented in Japan at the time of this novel. Discuss different religions introduced in the novel and consider the impact on the characters. Give examples from the book to support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast at least two symbolic deaths in this novel. Define symbolism and quote the book to support your discussion on symbolic death.

Essay Topic 3

Follow the development of Kiyoaki's character. What type of protagonist is he? Support your statements with quotes from the novel.

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