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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 36," who is always present with Satoko when she and Kiyoaki meet?

2. At the beginning of "Chapter 39," how long has it been since Kiyoaki heard from Satoko?

3. Why does Kiyoaki's servant give him a glass of turtle blood?

4. In "Chapter 34," what does Satoko worry about when Kiyoaki invites her to his villa?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Tadeshina and Iinuma. Consider their relationships with Kiyoaki and Satoko, as well as how they feel about their social status.

Essay Topic 2

What role does blackmailing play in this novel? What does the act of blackmailing reveal in "Spring Snow"?

Essay Topic 3

Compare Tokyo to one of the rural settings in "Spring Snow." How do these settings affect the novel? Define setting and explain how the city verses rural settings impact the flow or speed of the plot and the characters. Give examples from the book to support your discussion.

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