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1. What does the first chapter reveal about the social structures that exist between the introductory characters?

The judge is the highest ranking member of the household, followed by Sai, and then, lastly, the cook.

2. How is the judge's house like the judge himself?

Both the judge and his house were once prosperous and important, and now both are old and worn.

3. In chapter 3, why doesn't Bijou consider himself a man?

In chapter 3, Bijou doesn't consider himself a man because he lacks the confidence his co-workers have when talking about women.

4. In chapter 4, why do Sai and the cook justify the manner in which the police treated the cook?

In chapter 4, Sai and the cook justify the manner in which the police treated the cook to try to re-establish his dignity, although they ultimately fail.

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