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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Chiyo go after eating her shaved ice in chapter 9?
(a) To the okiya.
(b) To the Gion shrine.
(c) To the school.
(d) To the stone wall.

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

3. Who is waiting at Mameha's apartment for Sayuri when she arrives at the end of chapter 15?
(a) Mr. Bekku.
(b) Mr. Itchoda.
(c) Mr. Tanaka.
(d) Yoko.

4. What are tsutsumi, okawa, and taiko?
(a) Kinds of drums.
(b) Kinds of stringed instruments.
(c) Kinds of dances.
(d) Kinds of songs.

5. What is the pillow a geisha uses to protect her hairstyle filled with?
(a) Barley hulls.
(b) Barley.
(c) Rice.
(d) Wheat chaff.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mameha say Mother won't adopt Hatsumomo?

2. What is Chiyo asked to deliver to Hatsumomo in chapter 7?

3. What happens to a geisha who marries?

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

5. What color do Mameha and her maid agree that Chiyo's eyes are on their visit to pay their respects to Granny?

(see the answer key)

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