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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Yaseuei Toudou when he and Seiko married?

2. What time would Akira's mother wake him to play games in the garden when they lived together?

3. When was Akira born?

4. What type of crown does someone put in Nori's hair in Chapter 11?

5. When do the Staffords return to London?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why will Akira be able to hire back some of the servants they lost in Chapter 13?

2. After Nori recovers, what does she remember about the accident?

3. What does Alice think about her husband?

4. Where does Nori go after her brother dies and why?

5. Who helps Nori when boys nearly knock her off balance at the festival in Chapter 13?

6. How does George feel about having Nori stay with them?

7. In Chapter 9, where does Nori find herself in Tokyo and what does she do?

8. Who are William and Alice Stafford?

9. In Chapter 10, why is it not possible for Akira and Nori to leave Japan?

10. What is the drive like to Tokyo in Chapter 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe something using the five senses to help readers experience what a character is experiencing. How does the author use imagery to help readers imagine the world she has created?

Essay Topic 2

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 3

The setting in a book is the place or places where the action takes place. Where does the story take place? Is the setting simply a backdrop to the story and characters or does it take on the role of a character?

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