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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 object springs to Sayuri's mind that makes her decide not to let the Chairman's handkerchief fly away at the sea cliffs?
2. Who passes out the tips after the geisha party at the beginning of chapter 25?
3. What emotion does Sayuri say she felt along with worry, fear, and disgust while she was carrying out her plan with the Minister?
4. What do Sayuri and Nobu drink together after the Minister has left on the evening the Minister proposed himself as Sayuri's danna?
5. How long does it take Auntie to respond to Sayuri's letter to Mother after Nobu's visit to the Arashino estate?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain the disagreement Hatsumomo and Sayuri have about the brooch in chapter 27.
2. Why doesn't Sayuri stop the Baron from undressing her at the end of chapter 22?
3. What causes Sayuri to begin talking to Dr. Crab about taking her clothes off?
4. Explain why Sayuri needs to leave Gion after the Chairman becomes her danna and what arrangements are made for her to do so.
5. What does Sayuri say in chapter 25 about geisha's talents for making conversation?
6. Explain how Sayuri finds herself in a difficult situation when Mameha comes to the okiya to collect on her bet with Mother.
7. What happens when Sayuri watches Mameha dance at the performance of "Dances of the Old Capital"?
8. What do Sayuri and Nobu discuss when they see each other again after so many years in chapter 28?
9. Why does Nobu say he's angry with Sayuri at the end of chapter 26?
10. What does Sayuri realize she can do to keep Nobu out of her life forever?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Use a specific situation from the story to characterize the topic of exploitation as it recurs throughout the novel.
Essay Topic 2
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 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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