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Memoirs of a Geisha | Quiz

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Memoirs of a Geisha | Quiz

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1)

Why does Mameha say Hatsumomo is trying to make Pumpkin look good? (from Chapter 16)

She cares about Pumpkin's success.
It's a matter of her integrity as a geisha.
To improve Hatsumomo's own reputation.
So that Mother will adopt her.
2)

Why does Pumpkin say she brought the Chairman instead of Nobu to the theater? (from Chapter 34)

She was getting back at Sayuri for calling her Pumpkin.
Sayuri had once taken something important from her when Mother adopted her.
She had misunderstood Sayuri.
Nobu had refused to go with her.
3)

What happened the same month that Sayuri first met the Chairman? (from Chapter 18)

Iwamura Electric celebrated its twentieth anniversary.
The Chairman got married.
Iwamura Electric recruited Nobu.
Nobu was injured in a bombing.
4)

What word does Nobu use to characterize geisha naming traditions? (from Chapter 17)

Ridiculous.
Venerable.
Esteemed.
Foolish.
5)

What does Dr. Crab accuse Mameha and Sayuri of doing? (from Chapter 19)

Taking advantage of him.
Exploiting him.
Misleading him.
Leading him on.
6)

Why does the Baron say he has invited Sayuri to the party? (from Chapter 22)

So that all his friends could take pictures with her.
So that all the men would have a chance to look at her.
To get even with Mameha.
So that Sayuri would finally have a chance to see something other than Gion.
7)

Where does Sayuri find herself as soon after seeing the Chairman open the door to the theater as she can remember anything? (from Chapter 34)

On the theater floor.
At the Ichiriki.
Back in Kyoto.
At the inn.
8)

What does Sayuri say about her life since the Chairman became her danna? (from Chapter 35)

Her life has become monotonous.
Her life has become isolated.
Her life has become pleasant.
Her life has become richer.
9)

What does Mameha compare Sayuri to at the end of the Baron's party, just before her mizuage? (from Chapter 21)

A tantalizing steak.
A succulent piece of fish.
A juicy little piece of fruit.
A meal on the table.
10)

What's wrong with the kimono Mameha wants Sayuri to put on near the beginning of chapter 18? (from Chapter 18)

It's too small.
It's faded.
It's torn.
It has ink spilled on it.
11)

Why won't the Baron help Mameha? (from Chapter 28)

He has lost all his money.
He wants to punish her.
He's been arrested.
He's no longer her danna.
12)

Which role does Mameha dance in "A Courtier Returns to His Wife"? (from Chapter 23)

The wife.
The empress.
The courtier.
The mistress.
13)

What does Sayuri do when Hatsumomo arrives at the Ichiriki and finds her entertaining the Chairman alone? (from Chapter 19)

She leaves immediately.
She acts bored.
She lets Hatsumomo do all the entertaining.
She spends all her time talking about Nobu.
14)

Who doesn't seem to be paying attention when Sayuri begins her story about stopping to cry by the Shirakawa Stream? (from Chapter 31)

The Chairman.
Pumpkin.
The Minister.
Nobu.
15)

What does Nobu say are the three most important things in life? (from Chapter 17)

Love, sumo, and business.
War, business, and love.
Sumo, business, and loyalty.
Sumo, business, and war.
16)

Who or what does the Admiral say he seeks to defeat in chapter 27? (from Chapter 27)

His enemy's confidence.
His enemy's honor.
All enemies of the Emperor.
All enemies of Japan.
17)

What made-up story does Nobu tell when it's his turn to play "Big Liar"? (from Chapter 31)

He came home to find his white dog turning colors.
He has met a number of demons.
He arrived at the office late yesterday.
There's a man living in his well.
18)

Why does Mameha suggest Sayuri wishes she could be like the geisha Shizue? (from Chapter 25)

Shizue could make conversation better than any other geisha.
Shizue was prettier than any other geisha.
Shizue was mistress to a man she was truly fond of.
Shizue was financially more successful than any other geisha.
19)

How does Sayuri's party travel to their weekend destination? (from Chapter 33)

By boat.
By plane.
By train.
By car.
20)

How many years have passed since the Chairman told Sayuri about his feelings by the end of the narration? (from Chapter 35)

Thirty.
Forty.
Twenty.
Ten.
21)

How does the Baron plan to punish Mameha for embarrassing him? (from Chapter 21)

He says he doesn't want to see her again.
He tells her he'll be taking back her kimono.
He says he is no longer willing to be her danna.
He asks her to send Sayuri to the party alone.
22)

Why doesn't Nobu invite Sayuri in to the teahouse at the end of chapter 26? (from Chapter 26)

He doesn't like to have things held before him that he can't have.
He regrets that the Chairman won't be there.
He already has company.
He doesn't want to waste her time.
23)

What is the theme for the season's "Dances of the Old Capital"? (from Chapter 23)

The Morning Sun on the Waves.
Famous Places from the Tale of the Heike.
The Gleaming Light of the Morning Sun.
Colors of the Four Seasons in Kyoto.
24)

Who is Tachibana? (from Chapter 27)

The Chairman.
A Kabuki actor.
A koto player.
Sayuri's new dresser.
25)

What remark does the Chairman make about Sayuri's kimono? (from Chapter 17)

He remembers seeing it on Mameha.
He thinks it suits Sayuri's skin tone perfectly.
He doesn't care much for the color.
It reminds him of a sunset.
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