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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the dance Sayuri performs that moves the Chairman to tears?
(a) Lost Lovers.
(b) Autumn Leaves.
(c) The Death of a Geisha.
(d) Cruel Rain.

2. How long has it been since Sayuri saw Nobu when the geisha districts are about to be closed down?
(a) Three years.
(b) Four years.
(c) Eight years.
(d) Five years.

3. Where does Sayuri say she and the Chairman spend a few days before continuing on to New York?
(a) In France.
(b) In Singapore.
(c) On Hawaii.
(d) On Fiji.

4. What does Mameha compare Sayuri to at the end of the Baron's party, just before her mizuage?
(a) A meal on the table.
(b) A juicy little piece of fruit.
(c) A tantalizing steak.
(d) A succulent piece of fish.

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

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

7. How does the Baron plan to punish Mameha for embarrassing him?
(a) He says he is no longer willing to be her danna.
(b) He tells her he'll be taking back her kimono.
(c) He says he doesn't want to see her again.
(d) He asks her to send Sayuri to the party alone.

8. Why does the Baron say he has invited Sayuri to the party?
(a) To get even with Mameha.
(b) So that all his friends could take pictures with her.
(c) So that Sayuri would finally have a chance to see something other than Gion.
(d) So that all the men would have a chance to look at her.

9. Why does Sayuri decide to go ahead with her plan about the Minister and Nobu?
(a) She feels that Nobu is just trying to demonstrate his power.
(b) She can't stand to look at Nobu.
(c) She feels that Nobu doesn't understand her.
(d) She feels that it's time to get back at Nobu.

10. What does Sayuri jokingly tell the Minister that his piece of beef is?
(a) Cat leather.
(b) Elephant leather.
(c) Dog meat.
(d) Monkey meat.

11. What does the bank director keep telling Mameha and Sayuri to do while they are in the hot springs?
(a) Do a little dance in the water.
(b) Take their kimono off.
(c) Stand up so their top halves are exposed.
(d) Fetch a pebble or a twig from the woods at the edge of the springs.

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

13. What does the apprentice Sayuri meets before her performance tell her about Nobu?
(a) He has fallen ill.
(b) He has been very kind to her.
(c) He has decided to stay away from Gion.
(d) He constantly compares her to Sayuri.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Suruya?

2. What is Sayuri's primary job at the Arashinos?

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

4. Who or what does the Admiral say he seeks to defeat in chapter 27?

5. What does Pumpkin claim she knows Sayuri thinks she is?

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