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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Baron make Mameha remove from its place in her apartment?
(a) A rare ceramic vase.
(b) A painting of a landscape.
(c) Her dressing mirror.
(d) A poem by Matsudaira Koichi.

2. Who doesn't seem to be paying attention when Sayuri begins her story about stopping to cry by the Shirakawa Stream?
(a) The Minister.
(b) Nobu.
(c) Pumpkin.
(d) The Chairman.

3. What word does Nobu use to characterize geisha naming traditions?
(a) Ridiculous.
(b) Esteemed.
(c) Venerable.
(d) Foolish.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hatsumomo manage to show up at every party Mameha and Sayuri are at?

2. How does Mameha tell Sayuri to act when she meets the Doctor?

3. How long has it been since Sayuri saw Nobu when the geisha districts are about to be closed down?

4. How long does Nobu say he has known Sayuri?

5. What does Chiyo compare life to at the beginning of chapter 9 to make her point about change?

(see the answer key)

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