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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. What happens to the large earthenware bowl during the wedding ceremony of Hideki and his new bride?
(a) Yuki drops it and it breaks.
(b) Yuki hides it in her closet after the ceremony.
(c) Aunt Aya throws it out the window and it lands in the harbor.
(d) Hideki drops it and it breaks.

2. What does Yuki do with Mr. Kimura's business card?
(a) She puts the card in her little white purse.
(b) She uses it to call Mr. Kimura.
(c) She throws the card in the trash bin.
(d) She puts the card in her drawer of handkerchiefs and forgets it.

3. Why does Hanae decide to keep the persimmon teapot in the kitchen?
(a) She thinks it is the most beautiful work of artistry she has ever seen.
(b) She does not want to add to the collection of things in the attic to be saved for Yuki.
(c) She thinks it makes the best cup of tea.
(d) She knows it holds sentimental value for Hideki.

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

5. What does Sachiko invite Yuki to do at the track meet?
(a) Plant azaleas.
(b) Go watch a movie.
(c) Meet in a park and run together.
(d) Go shopping at the mall.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Yuki in Chapter 1?

2. How has Yuki spent her summer Sundays?

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

4. Select the character below who says, "If you can't do it without being told, then just try not to get in my way."

5. Why does Yuki want to go to a college far away from her house?

(see the answer key)

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