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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10 – The Golden Carp (August 1974).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the novel set in Chapter 1?
(a) Hokkaido.
(b) Tokyo.
(c) Osaka.
(d) Kobe.

2. Why is Shizuko impressed by Yuki?
(a) She is impressed because Yuki is the tallest girl on her track team.
(b) She is impressed because Yuki can stand on her head.
(c) She is impressed because Yuki ran against a boy and became class president, which is very rare.
(d) She is impressed because Yuki doesn't cry when she is in pain.

3. How has Yuki spent her summer Sundays?
(a) Competing in chess championships.
(b) Watching movies.
(c) Shopping with her stepmother.
(d) Running with Sachiko.

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

5. Who trips and falls at the beginning of Chapter 7?
(a) Hanae.
(b) Takeo.
(c) Masa.
(d) Yuki.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does it make Hanae feel when she receives compliments from others about Yuki?

2. Why does Aya want Yuki to come to her wedding?

3. Select the character below who says, "I don't pretend. I hate you."

4. Select the character below who says, "I don't care. I can take care of myself. I'm not afraid of anything."

5. When does the wake take place?

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