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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event is Sayuri referring to when she states: "...there did finally come a time when even the pinpoint of light in which we'd managed to keep ourselves suddenly went out" in chapter 28?
(a) The General's sudden death.
(b) The end of the tea rations.
(c) The arrival of the military police at the Nitta okiya.
(d) Korin's fire and subsequent job in the factory.

2. What is Sayuri wearing when she arrives at the Suruya Inn to visit the General after she hears that the geisha districts are to be closed?
(a) One of Mameha's kimono.
(b) Peasant's clothing.
(c) A military uniform.
(d) One of Mother's kimono.

3. What does Chiyo keep doing when she bows on the street with Mameha that causes Mameha to pull her into an alley and show her the proper way of bowing?
(a) She keeps pressing her hands together the wrong way.
(b) She keeps making noises when she bows.
(c) She keeps bowing too deeply.
(d) She keeps stopping in place.

4. How long has it been since Sayuri saw Nobu when the geisha districts are about to be closed down?
(a) Four years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Eight years.

5. What are ekubo?
(a) Chopsticks.
(b) Sweet rice cakes.
(c) Incense sticks.
(d) Crab cakes.

Short Answer Questions

1. After she learns that Mother will be adopting Pumpkin, how much time does Mameha say she and Sayuri have to ensure Sayuri's success?

2. Which teahouse does Mameha entertain Dr. Crab at the end of chapter 20?

3. Why won't the Baron help Mameha?

4. Where has Nobu arranged to send Sayuri?

5. What is the exchange system by which everyday things are bought and sold in Gion called in the novel?

(see the answer key)

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