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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. Who writes Yuki a letter in Chapter 4?
(a) Aya.
(b) Miss Uozumi.
(c) Shizuko.
(d) Hideki.

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

3. In Chapter 4, what does Yuki remove from the refrigerator?
(a) A glass of orange juice.
(b) Leftover rice.
(c) An apple.
(d) Ice water.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who rearranged furniture to prepare for the wake?

2. What does Yuki offer to do when she speaks to Shizuko on the phone in Chapter 1?

3. When does the wake take place?

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

5. How old is Yuki in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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