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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. Why does Hanae decide to keep the persimmon teapot in the kitchen?
(a) She does not want to add to the collection of things in the attic to be saved for Yuki.
(b) She thinks it is the most beautiful work of artistry she has ever seen.
(c) She thinks it makes the best cup of tea.
(d) She knows it holds sentimental value for Hideki.

2. How long is the speech on Monet's painting that Yuki recalls giving during Chapter 12?
(a) Ten minutes.
(b) Five minutes.
(c) Twenty minutes.
(d) Three minutes.

3. According to Hanae, what does Yuki do that most Japanese children are taught not to do?
(a) Clean the house.
(b) Walk outside after dark.
(c) Give money to the poor.
(d) Look at adults directly in the eyes.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Select the character below who says, "I don't care. I can take care of myself. I'm not afraid of anything."

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

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

4. In the beginning of Chapter 12, why does Yuki wait until midnight to sneak into the attic?

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

(see the answer key)

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