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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where is the ceremony performed that ties Pumpkin and Hatsumomo together as sisters?
(a) At the Gion Shrine.
(b) At the Mizuki Teahouse.
(c) By the Shirakawa Stream.
(d) At the Nitta okiya.

4. What does Mameha tell her maid to do with Chiyo when she sees her the first time after a long absence?
(a) Give her some proper shoes.
(b) Fix her hair.
(c) Give her a bath.
(d) Put her in a kimono.

5. Around which year does the narrator say Chiyo arrives in Kyoto?
(a) 1930.
(b) 1940.
(c) 1950.
(d) 1920.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chiyo first notice about Hatsumomo?

2. How does Pumpkin react to Mameha's visit?

3. What is hataki komi?

4. Who did Mameha's older sister have an affair with?

5. What is a momoware?

Short Essay Questions

1. Write a brief description of Chiyo's relationship with Auntie as shown in chapters 5 and 6.

2. Explain how Sayuri gets her new name.

3. Explain the deal that Mother and Mameha enter into regarding Chiyo at the end of chapter 11.

4. Describe the momoware and its meaning.

5. How does Mameha get Dr. Crab to take notice of Sayuri?

6. How does her meeting with the Chairman affect Chiyo?

7. What caused Nobu's injuries?

8. Explain the mixed feelings Pumpkin seems to have on the event of her debut as an apprentice.

9. What happens to change Dr. Crab's impression of Sayuri in chapter 19?

10. How does Chiyo feel about Mr. Tanaka when she first meets him?

(see the answer keys)

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