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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. What does Yuki find at the bottom of the boxes?
(a) Shizuko's jewelry.
(b) Old tea sets.
(c) Family photographs.
(d) Shizuko's letters to Yuki.

2. In Chapter 12, how does Yuki use the time given to her for a speech about Monet's painting?
(a) She is silent and does nothing but smile.
(b) She says that the painting is a metaphor for death.
(c) She explains why the green parasol is beautiful.
(d) She tells the class about why her mother liked the painting.

3. Why does Yuki apologize to Shizuko in Chapter 4?
(a) Yuki spoke impertinently.
(b) Yuki broke a boy's arm at school.
(c) Yuki broke the bowl.
(d) Yuki poured chemicals on the irises.

4. How much longer does Yuki have until she leaves for Nagasaki?
(a) Two days.
(b) A week.
(c) One day.
(d) Six hours.

5. Who writes Yuki a letter in Chapter 4?
(a) Hideki.
(b) Aya.
(c) Shizuko.
(d) Miss Uozumi.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As Yuki lies down to bed, what is she trying to imagine?

3. How does it make Hanae feel when she receives compliments from others about Yuki?

4. In Chapter 4, which room in the house has not changed since Yuki's stepmother moved in?

5. How does Yuki feel about public speaking?

(see the answer key)

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