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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 – Winter Sky (February 1975).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Select the character below who says, "But you'll always beat me."
(a) Hideki.
(b) Sachiko.
(c) Yuki.
(d) Shizuko.

2. According to Hideki, what has he done that is courageous?
(a) He created a trust fund in Yuki's name.
(b) He returned to work after Shizuko's suicide instead of resigning.
(c) He ignored Hanae when she complained about Yuki.
(d) He apologized to Shizuko's family for any part he played in her suicide.

3. At the end of Chapter 9, what is Yuki's reaction to what she has done with the dead frogs?
(a) She feels ashamed.
(b) She smiles.
(c) She becomes ill.
(d) She becomes angry with herself.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Yuki in Chapter 12, what will Hanae do with the things Yuki leaves behind?

2. Which sentence best characterizes Yuki's behavior on the day of the wake?

3. What causes Shizuko to wake up from her nap in Chapter 1?

4. In Chapter 10, what does Shizuko tell ten-year-old Yuki about divorced families?

5. What special object does Yuki carry with her to the wedding?

(see the answer key)

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