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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. According to Masa, what was Yuki like as a young child?
(a) Cheerful and talkative.
(b) Loving and caring.
(c) Quiet and moody.
(d) Careful and timid.

2. In Chapter 6, why has Sachiko decided not to go out for cross-country?
(a) She is playing the lead role in a school play and must rehearse daily.
(b) She needs to help her mother with housework after school.
(c) She wants to take up horseback riding.
(d) She is tutoring other students after school.

3. What kind of clothes did Shizuko make for Yuki before she died?
(a) Shizuko knitted sweaters in bright red, purple, or turquoise.
(b) Shizuko sewed silk dresses in yellow and white.
(c) Shizuko sewed traditional kimonos in red and green.
(d) Shizuko embroidered butterflies on denim jeans.

4. Select the character below who says, "I don't care. I can take care of myself. I'm not afraid of anything."
(a) Aya.
(b) Shizuko.
(c) Yuki.
(d) Hideki.

5. 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 cries continuously throughout the day.
(d) Yuki has a temper tantrum and is sent to her room.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the novel set in Chapter 1?

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

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

4. Why does Yuki feel queasy on the day of the wedding?

5. In Chapter 4, what does Yuki remove from the refrigerator?

(see the answer key)

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