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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which teahouse does Mameha entertain Dr. Crab at the end of chapter 20?
(a) At the Mizuki.
(b) At the Shirae.
(c) At the Ichiriki.
(d) At the Yashino.

2. 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 stopping in place.
(b) She keeps bowing too deeply.
(c) She keeps pressing her hands together the wrong way.
(d) She keeps making noises when she bows.

3. Why won't the Baron help Mameha?
(a) He has lost all his money.
(b) He's no longer her danna.
(c) He's been arrested.
(d) He wants to punish her.

4. What is the exchange system by which everyday things are bought and sold in Gion called in the novel?
(a) The housewives' market.
(b) The gray market.
(c) The black market.
(d) The red market.

5. 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) Peasant's clothing.
(b) A military uniform.
(c) One of Mother's kimono.
(d) One of Mameha's kimono.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pumpkin leave the okiya to get for Hatsumomo in chapter 20?

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

3. Who is Hatsumiyo?

4. How long has it been since Sayuri saw Nobu when the geisha districts are about to be closed down?

5. What are ekubo?

(see the answer key)

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