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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Shizuka say killed Mr. Igasaki?
(a) His son.
(b) His wife.
(c) "Some pervert."
(d) A serial killer.

2. What did Natsuki sometimes do at her grandparents' graves?
(a) She never went to the graves.
(b) Make offerings.
(c) Pray.
(d) Sing.

3. How does Natsuki's cousin treat her at first when he visits the mountain house in Part IV?
(a) Indifferently.
(b) Warmly.
(c) Coldly.
(d) He is very angry at her.

4. What does Natsuki find out that Tomoya has told his own family about their marriage?
(a) They are struggling with their faith.
(b) They want to have kids badly.
(c) They do not have sex.
(d) They do not have any money left.

5. How does Tomoya feel about Kise?
(a) He despises her.
(b) He loves her.
(c) He does not know her at all.
(d) He does not really like or dislike her but he is wary of her.

6. Who does Tomoya end up soliciting for sex?
(a) His cousin.
(b) His grandfather.
(c) His mother.
(d) His brother.

7. Who comes to Akishina to "spy" on Natsuki and Tomoya?
(a) Tomoya's brother.
(b) Kise.
(c) Yuu's sister.
(d) Natsuki's mother.

8. What does Natsuki think Yuu thinks of her?
(a) He is angry with her.
(b) He despises her.
(c) He is worried about her.
(d) He loves her.

9. What is the term Natsuki's family uses for when the ground around a grave collapses?
(a) When the earth has become shaven.
(b) When the earth has "fallen in."
(c) When the earth has settled.
(d) When the earth has come home.

10. How long had it been since Natsuki and Yuu had seen each other in Part III?
(a) 23 years.
(b) 30 years.
(c) 8 years.
(d) 2 years.

11. Where does Tomoya say he wants to sleep in Akishina?
(a) The silkworm room.
(b) The riki room.
(c) The dumo.
(d) The tatami room.

12. What important family event was Natsuki not allowed to attend after the incident with Yuu?
(a) Granny's funeral.
(b) Her aunt's wedding.
(c) Her cousin's communion.
(d) Her mother's funeral.

13. What does Natsuki think of society as a system for?
(a) Making parents happy.
(b) Feeding animals.
(c) Making clothes.
(d) Falling in love.

14. What can Natsuki's husband not stand the sight of?
(a) Hair.
(b) Food.
(c) Lint.
(d) Female flesh.

15. What does Natsuki start to wear at home to please her husband?
(a) A negligee.
(b) A tracksuit.
(c) A worker's uniform.
(d) A bra.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Yota live?

2. Who is living at the house in Akishina in Part III?

3. How does Teruyoshi describe the village around the mountain house?

4. Who does Natsuki tell about her sexual abuse while at university?

5. What does Yota say is looking very worn down?

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