3. Why does Chiyo say Hatsumomo is "like an empress" in the okiya?
(a) She has the most power.
(b) She is a tyrant.
(c) She earns the income for the whole house.
(d) She is the most beautiful woman in the house.

4. What is hataki komi?
(a) A type of sake.
(b) The sumo winner's prize.
(c) The title of the best sumo wrestler.
(d) A sumo move.

5. What does the cook have in her hand when Mameha and Sayuri arrive at Mameha's former okiya?
(a) A fish.
(b) A kettle.
(c) A knife.
(d) A plate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pumpkin say she'd rather drink when Hatsumomo insists she drink a beer with her at the beginning of chapter 20?

2. Which element does Chiyo's father have too much of in his personality?

3. What does Mr. Tanaka deliver to Chiyo for her mother at the beginning of chapter 2?

4. Who announces Mameha's visit to Mother at the beginning of chapter 11?

5. What does Sayuri compare her encounter with the Chairman to at the beginning of chapter 19?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

5. How does Chiyo rationalize the visit with Mrs. Fidget, considering her hopes that Mr. Tanaka will adopt her and Satsu?

6. Explain how Satsu seems to be doing when Chiyo sees her in chapter 7.

7. Describe the momoware and its meaning.

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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