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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 happens to a geisha who marries?
(a) She is disgraced.
(b) She no longer continues as a geisha.
(c) Nothing, since geisha cannot marry.
(d) They become legends.

2. What does Sayuri compare her encounter with the Chairman to at the beginning of chapter 19?
(a) A gentle stream.
(b) A cherry blossom.
(c) An incense offering.
(d) A temple bell.

3. Why does Mameha say Hatsumomo is trying to make Pumpkin look good?
(a) So that Mother will adopt her.
(b) To improve Hatsumomo's own reputation.
(c) She cares about Pumpkin's success.
(d) It's a matter of her integrity as a geisha.

4. What does the Baron make Mameha remove from its place in her apartment?
(a) A rare ceramic vase.
(b) Her dressing mirror.
(c) A painting of a landscape.
(d) A poem by Matsudaira Koichi.

5. How does Mameha say Sayuri can make a good impression on Nobu?
(a) By being especially nice to him.
(b) By continually pouring sake for him.
(c) By behaving well when she meets him despite his looks.
(d) By being especially nice to the founder of Iwamura Electric.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Nobu present to Sayuri?

2. How does Hatsumomo manage to show up at every party Mameha and Sayuri are at?

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

4. Where does Chiyo go after eating her shaved ice in chapter 9?

5. In which city was Nobu injured?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What caused Nobu's injuries?

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

4. What is Chiyo's first impression of Hatsumomo?

5. What is "mizuage" and what does it have to do with Mameha's plan to help Sayuri succeed?

6. How does Hatsumomo destroy Sayuri's debut in chapter 15?

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

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

9. Explain what Mameha spends her time doing with Chiyo in chapter 13 and why.

10. Describe the momoware and its meaning.

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