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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What excuse does Mameha make up for her visit?
(a) She says she forgot something the last time she visited.
(b) She says she was wondering about Chiyo's health.
(c) She says she wanted to see if the okiya was still having trouble with Chiyo.
(d) She says she came by to pay her respects to Mother after the loss of Granny.

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

3. What does Mr. Tanaka deliver to Chiyo for her mother at the beginning of chapter 2?
(a) Chinese herbs.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Fish.
(d) Tea.

4. What does Hatsumomo say her paulownia wood is for?
(a) For tying her obi.
(b) For decorating her Noh mask.
(c) For drawing her eyebrows.
(d) For holding up her hair.

5. What are "zori"?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Pants.
(c) Boats.
(d) Fish.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Pumpkin react to Mameha's visit?

4. Around which year does the narrator say Chiyo arrives in Kyoto?

5. What does Mr. Tanaka write has happened to Satsu?

(see the answer key)

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