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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 – Gladioli (March 1975).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Takeo feel about the land reform?
(a) He is unhappy with the harsh treatment of landowners.
(b) He gloats about how little has changed, despite the reform.
(c) He understands that reform needed to happen to save the country.
(d) He is bitter that he has lost so much land due to reform.

2. What is one of Takeo's best memories?
(a) Watching the stars with Yuki.
(b) Drinking tea with his grandchildren.
(c) Learning to ride a bicycle.
(d) Planting morning glories for Masa.

3. Why is Shizuko impressed by Yuki?
(a) She is impressed because Yuki ran against a boy and became class president, which is very rare.
(b) She is impressed because Yuki can stand on her head.
(c) She is impressed because Yuki is the tallest girl on her track team.
(d) She is impressed because Yuki doesn't cry when she is in pain.

4. For what does Hanae blame Hideki?
(a) He forced her to keep that old teapot.
(b) He never taught her to drive properly.
(c) He allowed her to become a barren woman.
(d) He kept a messy home.

5. What does Shizuko's mother say the morning of the wake?
(a) "I am not surprised that she chose to end her own life."
(b) "I always knew she suffered from depression."
(c) "I thought my children would outlive me a long time."
(d) "I never knew she suffered from depression."

Short Answer Questions

1. What daily ritual does Hanae perform?

2. Select the character below who says, "I'm very competitive. I can't stand losing."

3. According to Dr. Takeda, whom does Yuki resemble?

4. In Chapter 11, how has Yuki's grandfather changed since she last saw him?

5. In Chapter 11, how does Yuki offend her grandparents during dinner?

(see the answer key)

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