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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10 – The Golden Carp (August 1974).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Yuki lies down to bed, what is she trying to imagine?
(a) The boxes that are in the attic.
(b) The paintings that she will create in college.
(c) How proud Shizuko would be to see her daughter's success.
(d) The countryside she will see outside of the train window as she travels.

2. How does it make Hanae feel when she receives compliments from others about Yuki?
(a) She does not believe that they are being honest.
(b) She is relieved that they are not complaining about the girl.
(c) She is sick of not being able to contradict them.
(d) She is as happy as if Yuki were her own child.

3. Select the character below who says, "Promise me you'll stay out of trouble from now on."
(a) Yuki.
(b) Hideki.
(c) Shizuko.
(d) Aya.

4. No matter how much she looks, what can Hanae never find in Yuki's room?
(a) A spot of dust.
(b) The key to Yuki's diary.
(c) The birthday presents hidden in there.
(d) The keys to Yuki's desk drawers.

5. What does Shizuko pack from her yard to move to the new house?
(a) The garden spade.
(b) Bushes.
(c) Flowers.
(d) The tea table.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Shizuko keep all of Yuki's childhood items stored in boxes?

2. How does Yuki feel about public speaking?

3. How much longer does Yuki have until she leaves for Nagasaki?

4. Select the character below who says, "I don't pretend. I hate you."

5. What daily ritual does Hanae perform?

(see the answer key)

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