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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mother suggest that Sayuri and Hatsumomo change rooms?
(a) Hatsumomo's behavior makes Mother so angry that she thinks it's time for a change.
(b) Sayuri has earned more money than Hatsumomo and Pumpkin combined.
(c) Sayuri is now the daughter of the okiya and so she is more important.
(d) Sayuri has so many kimono that she needs the extra space.

2. At the end of chapter 23, how long does Mother say she has been talking to Sayuri about adoption?
(a) Several months.
(b) A month.
(c) A year.
(d) Several years.

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

4. Who does Sayuri begin to think about during her time with the Arashinos and realize she may never see again?
(a) Mameha.
(b) The General.
(c) Satsu.
(d) Mr. Tanaka.

5. Why does Pumpkin say she brought the Chairman instead of Nobu to the theater?
(a) Nobu had refused to go with her.
(b) Sayuri had once taken something important from her when Mother adopted her.
(c) She had misunderstood Sayuri.
(d) She was getting back at Sayuri for calling her Pumpkin.

6. Where has Nobu arranged to send Sayuri?
(a) To Mr. Arashino's estate.
(b) To Mr. Tachibana's estate.
(c) To the Baron's estate.
(d) To the Chairman's estate.

7. Where does Mother tell Sayuri she'll be going for the weekend?
(a) To Osaka.
(b) To Amami Island.
(c) To Okinawa.
(d) To Hokkaido.

8. How many years have passed since the Chairman told Sayuri about his feelings by the end of the narration?
(a) Ten.
(b) Forty.
(c) Thirty.
(d) Twenty.

9. What does Sayuri do during her costume change in chapter 23?
(a) She goes over her dance in her mind.
(b) She watches the other geisha getting ready.
(c) She imagines that the Chairman is in the audience.
(d) She peeks out at the audience.

10. How much did Sayuri's mizuage finally sell for?
(a) 11,500 yen.
(b) 8,500 yen.
(c) 10,500 yen.
(d) 12,500 yen.

11. What does Sayuri hint that she shares with the Chairman?
(a) A son.
(b) A house.
(c) Iwamura Electric.
(d) A daughter.

12. Why doesn't Sayuri ask Mameha to help her entertain the Minister?
(a) Mameha isn't working as a geisha anymore.
(b) She doesn't want to expose Mameha to a man like that.
(c) Mameha isn't good at making conversation.
(d) Mameha isn't loud and funny.

13. Why does Mameha say she's arrived late the evening she and Pumpkin arrive to find the Chairman and Sayuri alone at the Ichiriki?
(a) Her dresser was late.
(b) She was stuck on a train.
(c) A water pipe broke in her apartment.
(d) Her maid had been misbehaving.

14. What made-up story does Nobu tell when it's his turn to play "Big Liar"?
(a) He came home to find his white dog turning colors.
(b) He arrived at the office late yesterday.
(c) He has met a number of demons.
(d) There's a man living in his well.

15. What is Sayuri's primary job at the Arashinos?
(a) Gathering roots.
(b) Sewing.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Dying fabrics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who passes out the tips after the geisha party at the beginning of chapter 25?

2. What has Sayuri written on the front page of her journal?

3. What does Mameha do during the war?

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

5. Where does Sayuri find herself as soon after seeing the Chairman open the door to the theater as she can remember anything?

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