1. 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 cries and collapses onto the floor.
(d) Yuki walks to the living room and plays her mother's favorite song on the piano.

2. 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 lucky penny.
(d) A candle.

3. What is the only thing in the kitchen that has not been changed by Yuki's stepmother after she moves into the house?
(a) The wood floor.
(b) The curtains.
(c) The persimmon-colored tea set inside the glass cabinet.
(d) The porcelain plates and saucers with tiny pink flowers on the rim.

4. How has Yuki spent her summer Sundays?
(a) Watching movies.
(b) Shopping with her stepmother.
(c) Running with Sachiko.
(d) Competing in chess championships.

5. What does Yuki think would have happened if she had told the truth about her mother's death to Sachiko and Mrs. Murai?
(a) Yuki thinks that they would have invited her to live in their home.
(b) Yuki thinks that they would have politely asked her to leave their home and never come back.
(c) Yuki thinks they would have offered to drive her to Shizuko's grave.
(d) Yuki thinks that they would have embraced her, praised her for her strength, and invited her to stay for breakfast.