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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 – Pink Trumpets (June 1971).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With the exception of Yuki's father and new wife, what do adults say to Yuki when she does something deserving of praise?
(a) Your mother would have been proud.
(b) You are so much like your mother.
(c) Your mother always said you had potential.
(d) You are your mother's daughter.

2. What causes Shizuko to wake up from her nap in Chapter 1?
(a) She smells gas.
(b) The telephone rings.
(c) She hears crashing thunder.
(d) Cherry blossom petals fall on her.

3. When Yuki runs in the track meet in Chapter 5, what does she think about?
(a) Yuki thinks about the flowers in the garden and how they must need watering by now.
(b) Yuki thinks about her father and stepmother and how they hardly ever speak to her.
(c) Yuki thinks about her Aunt Aya and how proud she would be if only she could be here to see her.
(d) Yuki thinks about her mother and how it must have been more painful than this to keep going when there's no air.

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

5. In Shizuko's dream at the beginning of Chapter 1, who is throwing rice cakes to a crowd?
(a) The piano teacher.
(b) Shizuko.
(c) The village carpenter.
(d) Yuki.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which sentence best characterizes Yuki's behavior on the day of the wake?

2. What are some of the things that Yuki does that are deserving of praise?

3. In Chapter 1, why is Yuki going to be late for dinner?

4. What does Hideki's bride wear to the wedding ceremony?

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

(see the answer key)

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