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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 is the only thing in the kitchen that has not been changed by Yuki's stepmother after she moves into the house?
(a) The wood floor.
(b) The porcelain plates and saucers with tiny pink flowers on the rim.
(c) The persimmon-colored tea set inside the glass cabinet.
(d) The curtains.

2. In Chapter 4, what does Yuki remove from the refrigerator?
(a) An apple.
(b) Ice water.
(c) A glass of orange juice.
(d) Leftover rice.

3. For what does Hanae blame Hideki?
(a) He allowed her to become a barren woman.
(b) He forced her to keep that old teapot.
(c) He kept a messy home.
(d) He never taught her to drive properly.

4. Select the character below who says, "I don't pretend. I hate you."
(a) Hanae.
(b) Masa.
(c) Yuki.
(d) Hideki.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Hanae, what does Yuki do that most Japanese children are taught not to do?

2. Select the character below who says, "Promise me you'll stay out of trouble from now on."

3. Why does Hanae decide to keep the persimmon teapot in the kitchen?

4. According to Shizuko, what is the best kind of pottery?

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

(see the answer key)

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