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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II, Chapters 14-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Taeko?
(a) 42.
(b) 31.
(c) 25.
(d) 19.

2. What worries Sachiko even more after Mr. Stoltz returns?
(a) Mr. Stoltz tells her about seeing flotting body.
(b) The phones are down.
(c) Mr. Stoltz tells her about seeing Teinosuke almost drowning.
(d) The description of the flood.

3. What does Yukiko ask Sachiko for concerning the new suitor?
(a) To tell her everything about him.
(b) To conduct a close investigation.
(c) To not meet him before the investigation is complete.
(d) To let her meet him alone.

4. What is said of Tsuruko's house?
(a) It is not as well made as older houses.
(b) It has better plumbing than older houses.
(c) It is nicer than older houses.
(d) It is better built than older houses.

5. Why are Sachiko, Taeko, Yukiko and Etsuko stopped and asked to be photographed?
(a) They wear western clothes.
(b) They are four beautigful women traveling alone.
(c) They wear traditional Japanese dresses.
(d) They are the only women on the train.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Segoshi according to Book I, Chapters 10-16?

2. Who is O-haru?

3. Who comes to propose his help to Sachiko In Book II, Chapter 6?

4. Where do Yukiko and Taeko go for the new year celebrations?

5. What does Taeko plan on giving up according to Book II, Chapters 1-5?

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