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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 – Sundays (September 1971).

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) Shizuko.
(c) Yuki.
(d) The village carpenter.

2. In Chapter 4, which room in the house has not changed since Yuki's stepmother moved in?
(a) The dining room.
(b) Yuki's room.
(c) The living room.
(d) The kitchen.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Yuki runs in the track meet in Chapter 5, what does she think about?

2. What is Yuki's school grade level in Chapter 5?

3. What does Yuki do after changing her clothes on the day of the wake?

4. How old is Yuki in Chapter 1?

5. How does Yuki feel about her father's new bride?

(see the answer key)

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