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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hatsumomo make sure Pumpkin and Chiyo never do again?
(a) Practice shamisen together.
(b) Do their chores together.
(c) Talk to each other.
(d) Laugh together.

2. What does Kuniko say Taro is afraid of?
(a) Earthworms.
(b) Spiders.
(c) Crabs.
(d) Bugs.

3. Who announces Mameha's visit to Mother at the beginning of chapter 11?
(a) Yoko.
(b) Pumpkin.
(c) Chiyo.
(d) Auntie.

4. Why does Mother say Chiyo should be punished for ruining Mameha's kimono?
(a) Chiyo was holding the brush.
(b) They can't very well punish Hatsumomo.
(c) Chiyo has hated Hatsumomo from the beginning and must have thought the kimono was hers.
(d) Ruining the kimono was Chiyo's idea.

5. What color do Mameha and her maid agree that Chiyo's eyes are on their visit to pay their respects to Granny?
(a) Charcoal.
(b) Blue grey.
(c) Grey.
(d) Ink.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which element does Chiyo's mother have too much of in her personality?

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

3. What does Chiyo break by falling off the roof?

4. Why does Chiyo say Hatsumomo is "like an empress" in the okiya?

5. What is the cause of Granny's death?

(see the answer key)

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