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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hatsumomo say Sayuri should say "Ah...ah..." at the beginning of chapter 15?
(a) Because her own voice isn't high enough.
(b) Because she wants Sayuri to show off her tongue.
(c) Because she likes the sound of Sayuri's voice.
(d) Because she wants to make fun of the sound of Sayuri's voice.

2. Why does Hatsumomo say Mameha is trying to drive her out of Gion?
(a) Because Hatsumomo is more beautiful.
(b) Because Mameha has never liked Mother.
(c) Because Mameha is vengeful in character.
(d) Because Mameha has always hated Hatsumomo.

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

4. What does the Baron make Mameha remove from its place in her apartment?
(a) A painting of a landscape.
(b) A rare ceramic vase.
(c) A poem by Matsudaira Koichi.
(d) Her dressing mirror.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are tsutsumi, okawa, and taiko?

2. In chapter 16, what does Mameha claim Hatsumomo's behavior proves?

3. Who is Hatsumiyo?

4. Which element does Chiyo's father have too much of in his personality?

5. How does Sayuri say the young actor she met at the party died a few years after they met?

(see the answer key)

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