1. Why does Toshiko think that Shige-san is not qualified for the apprenticeship?
(a) Shige-san has a bad leg and his body tilts to one side when he walks.
(b) Shige-san is known to be a lazy and irresponsible worker.
(c) Shige-san acts inappropriately towards Toshiko when Moiro is not around.
(d) Shige-san is very poor at math, and is unable to perform the simplist calculations.

2. Why does Yoshiko take the broken fork?
(a) Yoshiko thinks H should not have to use a broken fork.
(b) Yoshiko secretly uses chopsticks, so it doesn't matter to her what fork she is given.
(c) Yoshiko wants to impress her mother by doing something nice.
(d) Yoshiko is scared of her brother.

3. What does Toshiko do for the stranded bus passengers during the flood?
(a) Toshiko offers the female passengers a change of clothing.
(b) Toshiko invites them into her home until a new bus arrives.
(c) Toshiko brings coffee and biscuits to those waiting on the bus.
(d) Toshiko reads the passengers a passage from the bible.

4. What does H do to Girly Boy at the bathhouse?
(a) H ignores Girly Boy.
(b) H steals his clothes while Girly Boy is bathing.
(c) H mocks Girly Boy in front of his friends.
(d) H pulls Girly Boy's towel away from him.

5. Why does Toshiko want her children to learn how to use silverware?
(a) Silverware is easier to wash.
(b) Silverware is more hygienic.
(c) Toshiko does not want her children to feel awkward when using cutlery.
(d) All of Toshiko's friends use silverware, and she wants to fit in.