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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 – Irises (April 1970).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which sentence best characterizes Yuki's behavior on the day of the wake?
(a) Yuki is well-behaved and keeps her composure.
(b) Yuki is happy to finally have all of her father's attention.
(c) Yuki has a temper tantrum and is sent to her room.
(d) Yuki cries continuously throughout the day.

3. What does Yuki recall doing in the living room with Shizuko?
(a) They toasted rice cakes in the fireplace.
(b) They sewed clothes.
(c) They made flower arrangements.
(d) They listened to music, drank tea, and talked.

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

5. Who rearranged furniture to prepare for the wake?
(a) Yuki's grandmother and aunt.
(b) Yuki and her aunt.
(c) Yuki and her father.
(d) The men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only thing in the kitchen that has not been changed by Yuki's stepmother after she moves into the house?

2. What happens to the large earthenware bowl during the wedding ceremony of Hideki and his new bride?

3. What does Shizuko do immediately after her phone call with Yuki in Chapter 1?

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

5. In Chapter 4, what does Yuki remove from the refrigerator?

(see the answer key)

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