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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. Where does the wedding of Hideki and his new bride take place?
(a) A ship anchored in Kobe.
(b) The house where Yuki grew up.
(c) A hotel in Kobe.
(d) A temple in Tokyo.

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

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

4. On her last visit to Sachiko's house, what tree is in flower?
(a) A lilac tree.
(b) A cherry tree.
(c) A pomegranate tree.
(d) A chestnut tree.

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 politely asked her to leave their home and never come back.
(b) Yuki thinks that they would have embraced her, praised her for her strength, and invited her to stay for breakfast.
(c) Yuki thinks they would have offered to drive her to Shizuko's grave.
(d) Yuki thinks that they would have invited her to live in their home.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Shizuko, why didn't Hideki cry at his mother's funeral?

2. To whom does Shizuko write notes in Chapter 1?

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

4. According to Shizuko, what is the best kind of pottery?

5. What is the only thing in the kitchen that has not been changed by Yuki's stepmother after she moves into the house?

(see the answer key)

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