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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose graves does Chiyo see in the graveyard?
(a) Her grandparents' graves.
(b) Her neighbors' graves.
(c) Her siblings' graves.
(d) Her father's first family's graves.

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

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

4. In chapter 12 what does the narrator say she did NOT study?
(a) The art of woodblock printing.
(b) The art of calligraphy.
(c) The art of flower arranging.
(d) The art of Bunraku puppet theater.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to a geisha who marries?

2. Why does Mother say Chiyo should be punished for ruining Mameha's kimono?

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

4. What does Hatsumomo's boyfriend do for a living?

5. Who is Hatsumiyo?

(see the answer key)

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