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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. Which of the following events takes place at the end of Chapter 1?
(a) Shizuko takes her own life by turning the gas oven on and inhaling the fumes.
(b) She confronts her husband about his infidelity.
(c) She completes her cleaning projects.
(d) She takes Yuki to the doctor to have her knee stitched.

2. Select the character below who says, "How can I respect someone who was cowardly enough to kill herself?"
(a) Hideki.
(b) Yuki.
(c) Hanae.
(d) Masa.

3. What special object does Yuki carry with her to the wedding?
(a) A pearl from her mother's hair comb.
(b) A white bead purse that her mother made for her.
(c) A candle.
(d) A lucky penny.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the wake take place?

2. In Chapter 1, why is Yuki going to be late for dinner?

3. When Masa asks Yuki to burn incense at the altar and say goodbye to the spirits of her ancestors, why does Yuki refuse to do so?

4. Select the character below who says, "I'm very competitive. I can't stand losing."

5. Why does Sachiko decide she does not want to call the boy on the train?

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