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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the exchange system by which everyday things are bought and sold in Gion called in the novel?
(a) The red market.
(b) The black market.
(c) The housewives' market.
(d) The gray market.

2. Who did Mameha's older sister have an affair with?
(a) The Emperor.
(b) The Prime Minister.
(c) A baron.
(d) Mameha's husband.

3. What does Sayuri compare her encounter with the Chairman to at the beginning of chapter 19?
(a) A gentle stream.
(b) An incense offering.
(c) A cherry blossom.
(d) A temple bell.

4. What does Kuniko say Taro is afraid of?
(a) Spiders.
(b) Crabs.
(c) Earthworms.
(d) Bugs.

5. What excuse does Mameha make up for her visit?
(a) She says she wanted to see if the okiya was still having trouble with Chiyo.
(b) She says she came by to pay her respects to Mother after the loss of Granny.
(c) She says she was wondering about Chiyo's health.
(d) She says she forgot something the last time she visited.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Uchida Kosaburo do for a living?

2. How does Hatsumomo paint her lips?

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

4. Who does Sayuri begin to think about during her time with the Arashinos and realize she may never see again?

5. What's wrong with the kimono Mameha wants Sayuri to put on near the beginning of chapter 18?

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