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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 – Yellow Mittens and Early Violets (March 1972).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Yuki feel about her father's new bride?
(a) Yuki is afraid of her because she looks just like Shizuko.
(b) Yuki does not like her.
(c) Yuki wants to be friends with her but senses this is not possible.
(d) Yuki loves her from the moment they meet.

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 cries continuously throughout the day.
(c) Yuki has a temper tantrum and is sent to her room.
(d) Yuki is well-behaved and keeps her composure.

3. What does Yuki do after changing her clothes on the day of the wake?
(a) She collects cherry blossoms to place on her mother's coffin.
(b) She sits on the floor of her closet and cries.
(c) She goes to Miss Uozumi's house.
(d) She lights a candle and sits at the altar to pray.

4. What are some of the things that Yuki does that are deserving of praise?
(a) Cleans the house and tends the garden.
(b) Wins spelling bees and serves as class treasurer.
(c) Wins piano competitions and chess championships.
(d) Wins track meets and serves as class president.

5. Why does Yuki apologize to Shizuko in Chapter 4?
(a) Yuki broke a boy's arm at school.
(b) Yuki spoke impertinently.
(c) Yuki broke the bowl.
(d) Yuki poured chemicals on the irises.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 7, Yuki is visiting her grandparents for the following event:

2. What does Shizuko's mother say the morning of the wake?

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

4. Where is the novel set in Chapter 1?

5. What details are revealed about Shizuko's husband in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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