1. Why does Hideki think they should lie about the way her mother died?
(a) If they admitted the truth, nobody would want to come to their home.
(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, people would think Hideki's infidelity had caused Shizuko to kill herself.

2. Where does the wedding of Hideki and his new bride take place?
(a) The house where Yuki grew up.
(b) A temple in Tokyo.
(c) A ship anchored in Kobe.
(d) A hotel in Kobe.

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

4. What are some of the things that Yuki does that are deserving of praise?
(a) Wins track meets and serves as class president.
(b) Cleans the house and tends the garden.
(c) Wins piano competitions and chess championships.
(d) Wins spelling bees and serves as class treasurer.

5. What does Hanae's doctor mean when he tells her it is too late?
(a) She will die soon of cancer; there is no point in pursuing treatment.
(b) She will never again look like a teenager.
(c) She will never see again due to her extended exposure to cleaning chemicals.
(d) She can no longer have children; she waited too long to see him.