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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8 – Grievances (May 1973).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who rearranged furniture to prepare for the wake?
(a) Yuki and her father.
(b) Yuki's grandmother and aunt.
(c) Yuki and her aunt.
(d) The men.

2. What does the smell of formaldehyde remind Yuki of in Chapter 9?
(a) The dark room where Yuki creates photographs.
(b) Shizuko's cremation.
(c) Cleaning products.
(d) Chemistry class.

3. In Chapter 4, which room in the house has not changed since Yuki's stepmother moved in?
(a) The dining room.
(b) The living room.
(c) Yuki's room.
(d) The kitchen.

4. How does Hideki behave toward Yuki following Shizuko's death?
(a) Hideki showers Yuki with gifts.
(b) Hideki smothers Yuki with attention.
(c) Hideki shouts at Yuki every time he sees her.
(d) Hideki hardly speaks to Yuki.

5. Why does Hanae decide to keep the persimmon teapot in the kitchen?
(a) She knows it holds sentimental value for Hideki.
(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 does not want to add to the collection of things in the attic to be saved for Yuki.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hanae's doctor mean when he tells her it is too late?

2. What does Yuki do with the jar of dead frogs?

3. What does Yuki collect along with the leaves for her homemaking class?

4. According to Hanae, the attic is full of:

5. Why does Miss Sakaki send someone to collect leaves outside?

(see the answer key)

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