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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 gift does Nobu present to Sayuri?
(a) A pair of chopsticks.
(b) A silk obi.
(c) A decorative sake cup.
(d) A hair ornament.

2. Why does Mameha say Mother won't adopt Hatsumomo?
(a) Mother and Hatsumomo don't get along.
(b) Hatsumomo would steal Mother's fortune.
(c) Hatsumomo would probably find a way to do away with Mother.
(d) Mother couldn't bear to transfer her power to Hatsumomo.

3. Which teahouse does Mameha entertain Dr. Crab at the end of chapter 20?
(a) At the Mizuki.
(b) At the Ichiriki.
(c) At the Yashino.
(d) At the Shirae.

4. What is the pillow a geisha uses to protect her hairstyle filled with?
(a) Barley hulls.
(b) Rice.
(c) Wheat chaff.
(d) Barley.

5. What is the cause of Granny's death?
(a) A space heater.
(b) A bee sting.
(c) A fire.
(d) A bad fall.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What problem does Sayuri have in trying to pour tea for the Chairman in chapter 17?

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

4. Why does Hatsumomo say Mameha is trying to drive her out of Gion?

5. What does the Baron make Mameha remove from its place in her apartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly explain the Chairman's relationship with Nobu.

2. What consequences do Chiyo's failed attempt to escape bear?

3. What does Mameha tell Sayuri to do when talking with Nobu, and why?

4. What does Chiyo infer that Mameha is planning to do in regards to Hatsumomo, based on the conversation they have at Mameha's apartment in chapter 10?

5. Why does Pumpkin decline to run away from the okiya with Chiyo?

6. Why does Mameha refuse to tell Sayuri about her plan?

7. What does Pumpkin reveal that Hatsumomo has said to Dr. Crab to ruin Sayuri's chances with him?

8. What does Mameha tell Dr. Crab to make him doubt what Hatsumomo has told him?

9. Explain the story of Mameha's kimono in chapter 6.

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

(see the answer keys)

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