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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Chiyo first notice about Hatsumomo?
(a) Her superstition.
(b) Her cruelty.
(c) The small steps she takes when she walks.
(d) The beauty of her kimono.

2. Why does Chiyo say Hatsumomo is "like an empress" in the okiya?
(a) She is a tyrant.
(b) She is the most beautiful woman in the house.
(c) She has the most power.
(d) She earns the income for the whole house.

3. At which teahouse does Chiyo's ceremony with Mameha take place?
(a) At the Kaiseki Teahouse.
(b) At the Ichiriki Teahouse.
(c) At the Ichikawa Teahouse.
(d) At the Kanzaki Teahouse.

4. How does Mameha say Sayuri can make a good impression on Nobu?
(a) By being especially nice to the founder of Iwamura Electric.
(b) By being especially nice to him.
(c) By behaving well when she meets him despite his looks.
(d) By continually pouring sake for him.

5. What does Sayuri say she felt happened to Chiyo?
(a) Sayuri had destroyed her.
(b) Hatsumomo had destroyed her.
(c) Mameha had destroyed her.
(d) Gion had destroyed her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Hatsumiyo?

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

3. What does Chiyo do at the end of chapter 13 that convinces Mameha that she is ready for her debut?

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

5. In talking with Mother, what excuse does Chiyo make up for her presence in the entrance hall during Mameha's visit?

(see the answer key)

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