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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. To whom does Shizuko write notes in Chapter 1?
(a) Hideki and Yuki.
(b) Hideki and her mother.
(c) The village carpenter and Yuki.
(d) Miss Uozumi and her mother.

2. What does Hideki's bride wear to the wedding ceremony?
(a) A gray jumper.
(b) A Western-style dress.
(c) A black evening gown.
(d) A traditional kimono.

3. In Shizuko's dream at the beginning of Chapter 1, who is throwing rice cakes to a crowd?
(a) The village carpenter.
(b) The piano teacher.
(c) Yuki.
(d) Shizuko.

4. 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 cries and collapses onto the floor.
(c) Yuki drops her books, turns off the gas, and calls her father at work.
(d) Yuki runs to the neighbor's house to get help.

5. Where is Yuki in Chapter 1?
(a) Miss Uozumi's house.
(b) School.
(c) A friend's house.
(d) A village celebration.

Short Answer Questions

1. Select the character below who says, "But you'll always beat me."

2. While Yuki runs with Sachiko, she remembers an argument with her mother. How did that argument end?

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

4. Why does Yuki apologize to Masa in Chapter 7?

5. Why does Yuki's throat feel scratchy in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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