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

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

3. Who is Mr. Kimura?
(a) He is one of Yuki's school teachers.
(b) He is a friend of Yuki's father.
(c) He went to school with Shizuko.
(d) He is Aya's high school sweetheart.

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

5. Why does Miss Sakaki send someone to collect leaves outside?
(a) Miss Sakaki is trying to get Yuki out of the classroom.
(b) The leaves will decorate the students' food platters.
(c) There is one person too many in one of the class groups.
(d) The class is going to create a decoration for the wall.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 14, where does Yuki go to take a break?

2. To whom does Shizuko write notes in Chapter 1?

3. Where does Yuki live the first year after Shizuko's death?

4. Why does Yuki want to go to a college far away from her house?

5. Why is Shizuko standing on her tiptoes in the wedding photo that Yuki carries with her?

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