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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Chiyo think she's seen in the maids' room when she returns to the okiya in chapter 7?
(a) A rat.
(b) A cat.
(c) Hatsumomo.
(d) Pumpkin.

2. Why does Pumpkin have so much trouble in music class?
(a) She has a hard time paying attention.
(b) She can't read music.
(c) She can't sing.
(d) She doesn't have much of an ear.

3. Around which year does the narrator say Chiyo arrives in Kyoto?
(a) 1940.
(b) 1920.
(c) 1930.
(d) 1950.

4. Why does Mameha say Mother wants Chiyo to fail?
(a) Because Mother has always been mean-spirited.
(b) Because Mother is partial to Hatsumomo.
(c) Because Mother will owe Mameha a lot of money if she does.
(d) Because Mother has never liked Chiyo.

5. What does Chiyo first notice about Hatsumomo?
(a) The small steps she takes when she walks.
(b) The beauty of her kimono.
(c) Her cruelty.
(d) Her superstition.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chiyo say regularly complicates the task of doing her chores?

2. Who comes to get Chiyo and Satsu at the beginning of chapter 3?

3. In chapter 12 what does the narrator say she did NOT study?

4. What does Hatsumomo make sure Pumpkin and Chiyo never do again?

5. Who did Mameha's older sister have an affair with?

(see the answer key)

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