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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Chairman present to the Baron as a gift?
(a) A gold cane.
(b) A gold sword.
(c) A gold pipe.
(d) A gold box.

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. What gift does the Baron present to Sayuri?
(a) An antique hair ornament.
(b) An antique pair of shoes.
(c) An antique set of makeup brushes.
(d) An antique kimono.

4. What does the cook have in her hand when Mameha and Sayuri arrive at Mameha's former okiya?
(a) A kettle.
(b) A plate.
(c) A knife.
(d) A fish.

5. What remark does the Chairman make about Sayuri's kimono?
(a) It reminds him of a sunset.
(b) He thinks it suits Sayuri's skin tone perfectly.
(c) He remembers seeing it on Mameha.
(d) He doesn't care much for the color.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is mizuage?

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

3. What does Mameha compare Sayuri to at the end of the Baron's party, just before her mizuage?

4. What topic of conversation does Sayuri use at the beginning of chapter 25 to make an example of various geisha's talent for making conversation?

5. Where does the Baron seduce Sayuri?

(see the answer key)

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