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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. According to Hanae, the attic is full of:
(a) Evil spirits.
(b) Cobwebs and mice.
(c) One thousand worthless things saved for Yuki.
(d) Her off-season clothing.

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

3. Why did Shizuko keep all of Yuki's childhood items stored in boxes?
(a) Someday, Yuki may have a daughter who needs these items.
(b) To keep Yuki's things from becoming damaged.
(c) So that Shizuko and Yuki could look at the items when they are older.
(d) Yuki's things get in the way downstairs.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which items does Hanae remove from Yuki's room in Chapter 8?

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

3. No matter how much she looks, what can Hanae never find in Yuki's room?

4. How does Yuki feel about public speaking?

5. According to Hanae, whenever she goes into the attic, she thinks of:

(see the answer key)

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