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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. What remark does the Chairman make about Sayuri's kimono?
2. How does Mameha say Sayuri can make a good impression on Nobu?
3. What does Nobu say are the three most important things in life?
4. Sayuri compares Hatsumomo's beauty to that of an object someone had shown her some years after the story took place. What was the object?
5. What is hataki komi?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Pumpkin reveal that Hatsumomo has said to Dr. Crab to ruin Sayuri's chances with him?
2. Briefly explain the Chairman's relationship with Nobu.
3. What consequences do Chiyo's failed attempt to escape bear?
4. What does Mameha tell Chiyo at the beginning of chapter 12 to do in regards to Hatsumomo?
5. Explain the deal that Mother and Mameha enter into regarding Chiyo at the end of chapter 11.
6. Explain what Sayuri says in chapter 15 at the time of her debut about how she is beginning to feel about Hatsumomo's beauty.
7. Describe the momoware and its meaning.
8. How does Mameha get Dr. Crab to take notice of Sayuri?
9. What does Chiyo, as narrator, say about the art of arranging flowers in chapter 12?
10. How does Chiyo feel about Mr. Tanaka when she first meets him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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".
Essay Topic 2
In looking back on her life as an older woman in New York, Sayuri talks about change as well as constants throughout her life. Explain which things these are and describe Sayuri's view of how her life has changed over time.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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