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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a momoware?
(a) A kind of kimono.
(b) An apprentice geisha's hairstyle.
(c) A type of peach.
(d) A hairpin.

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

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

4. What did Awajiumi do for a living before he began working at the Gion Registry Office?
(a) He was a farmer.
(b) He was a sumo wrestler.
(c) He was a fish merchant.
(d) He was a geisha dresser.

5. In chapter 16, what does Mameha tell Sayuri that Pumpkin has won?
(a) The geisha's award.
(b) A trip to Kyoto.
(c) The apprentice's award.
(d) A managing stake in the okiya.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Pumpkin have so much trouble in music class?

2. What does Kuniko say Taro is afraid of?

3. What does Mameha say generous people don't do?

4. Who does Auntie say will end up in a jorou-ya if she ever gets what she deserves?

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

(see the answer key)

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