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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which element does Chiyo's father have too much of in his personality?
2. In chapter 12 what does the narrator say she did NOT study?
3. What excuse does Mameha make up for her visit?
4. After she learns that Mother will be adopting Pumpkin, how much time does Mameha say she and Sayuri have to ensure Sayuri's success?
5. In which city was Nobu injured?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Hatsumomo destroy Sayuri's debut in chapter 15?
2. What happens to change Dr. Crab's impression of Sayuri in chapter 19?
3. Explain the mixed feelings Pumpkin seems to have on the event of her debut as an apprentice.
4. Explain how Satsu seems to be doing when Chiyo sees her in chapter 7.
5. What is Chiyo's first impression of Hatsumomo?
6. Explain what Mameha spends her time doing with Chiyo in chapter 13 and why.
7. Explain the deal that Mother and Mameha enter into regarding Chiyo at the end of chapter 11.
8. What does Pumpkin reveal that Hatsumomo has said to Dr. Crab to ruin Sayuri's chances with him?
9. Why does Pumpkin decline to run away from the okiya with Chiyo?
10. What does Mameha tell Dr. Crab to make him doubt what Hatsumomo has told him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Using the Baron's forceful undressing of her as an example, describe Sayuri's inability to defend herself and explain how this inability relates to Nobu and what angers him throughout his friendship with Sayuri.
Essay Topic 2
Sayuri experiences several ceremonies throughout her time as a geisha. Describe these ceremonies and their purpose, and explain how Sayuri feels about each of them.
Essay Topic 3
Define what it means to "grow up", and, using the rites of passage found in the book, explain the events that happen that lead to Sayuri "growing up".
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