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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 – Silent Spring (March 1975).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Select the character below who says, "You won't even let me rest."
(a) Hideki.
(b) Yuki's stepmother.
(c) Sachiko.
(d) Shizuko.

3. Which sentence best characterizes Yuki's behavior on the day of the wake?
(a) Yuki is happy to finally have all of her father's attention.
(b) Yuki cries continuously throughout the day.
(c) Yuki has a temper tantrum and is sent to her room.
(d) Yuki is well-behaved and keeps her composure.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Yuki, what emotion does love bring in the end?

2. What is the only thing in the kitchen that has not been changed by Yuki's stepmother after she moves into the house?

3. How does Mr. Wada react when Yuki tells him she does not want to dissect a frog?

4. In Chapter 6, why has Sachiko decided not to go out for cross-country?

5. What does Sachiko invite Yuki to do at the track meet?

(see the answer key)

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