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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. What does Shizuko say about her clothes as she packs them to prepare for a move?
(a) Some clothes are too trendy for her now.
(b) Some clothes are too bright for her now.
(c) Some clothes are too tight for her now.
(d) Some clothes are too drab for her now.

2. Why does Hideki think they should lie about the way her mother died?
(a) If they admitted the truth, people would think Hideki's infidelity had caused Shizuko to kill herself.
(b) If they admitted the truth, people would say that she came from a mentally unstable family.
(c) If they admitted the truth, people would feel pity for them.
(d) If they admitted the truth, nobody would want to come to their home.

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

4. What is Yuki's first response when she discovers her mother unconscious?
(a) Yuki drops her books, turns off the gas, and calls her father at work.
(b) Yuki runs to the neighbor's house to get help.
(c) Yuki walks to the living room and plays her mother's favorite song on the piano.
(d) Yuki cries and collapses onto the floor.

5. Why does Sachiko decide she does not want to call the boy on the train?
(a) She already has a boyfriend.
(b) She would not call a boy she does not know.
(c) She thinks her mother would disapprove.
(d) She thinks he is dangerous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who rearranged furniture to prepare for the wake?

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

3. Where does the wake take place?

4. According to Shizuko, why didn't Hideki cry at his mother's funeral?

5. How does Mr. Wada react when Yuki tells him she does not want to dissect a frog?

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