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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. What special object does Yuki carry with her to the wedding?
(a) A white bead purse that her mother made for her.
(b) A pearl from her mother's hair comb.
(c) A candle.
(d) A lucky penny.

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

3. What is Yuki's first response when she discovers her mother unconscious?
(a) Yuki cries and collapses onto the floor.
(b) Yuki walks to the living room and plays her mother's favorite song on the piano.
(c) Yuki runs to the neighbor's house to get help.
(d) Yuki drops her books, turns off the gas, and calls her father at work.

4. What does Shizuko pack from her yard to move to the new house?
(a) Bushes.
(b) Flowers.
(c) The tea table.
(d) The garden spade.

5. Where is the novel set in Chapter 1?
(a) Tokyo.
(b) Osaka.
(c) Hokkaido.
(d) Kobe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following events takes place at the end of Chapter 1?

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

3. How old is Yuki in Chapter 1?

4. Select the character below who says, "I don't care. I can take care of myself. I'm not afraid of anything."

5. Which character is introduced at the beginning of Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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