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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mother suggest that Sayuri and Hatsumomo change rooms?
(a) Sayuri has so many kimono that she needs the extra space.
(b) Sayuri is now the daughter of the okiya and so she is more important.
(c) Hatsumomo's behavior makes Mother so angry that she thinks it's time for a change.
(d) Sayuri has earned more money than Hatsumomo and Pumpkin combined.

2. What is Chiyo asked to deliver to Hatsumomo in chapter 7?
(a) Her brooch.
(b) Her obi.
(c) Her shamisen.
(d) Her tortoiseshell hairpin.

3. What color is the fabric used to create an apprentice geisha's hairstyle?
(a) Red.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) Yellow.

4. What is the cause of Granny's death?
(a) A bee sting.
(b) A bad fall.
(c) A fire.
(d) A space heater.

5. What does Pumpkin say she'd rather drink when Hatsumomo insists she drink a beer with her at the beginning of chapter 20?
(a) Urine.
(b) Spit.
(c) Tea.
(d) Sake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Chiyo hide under the house's foundation that she finds again in chapter 9?

2. Who is Tachibana?

3. What color do Mameha and her maid agree that Chiyo's eyes are on their visit to pay their respects to Granny?

4. Hatsumomo shows Mother and Sayuri her bowl and jokes that her food looks like Nobu's blistered skin. What is she eating?

5. Where does Chiyo go after eating her shaved ice in chapter 9?

(see the answer key)

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