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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. What is the cause of Takeo's death in Chapter 14?
(a) A stroke.
(b) A heart attack.
(c) Heatstroke.
(d) A tumor.

2. Why does Yuki apologize to Shizuko in Chapter 4?
(a) Yuki broke a boy's arm at school.
(b) Yuki spoke impertinently.
(c) Yuki poured chemicals on the irises.
(d) Yuki broke the bowl.

3. What are the first items from Shizuko's storage boxes that Hideki burns in Chapter 13?
(a) Watercolor paintings from Yuki's childhood.
(b) Kimonos and handkerchiefs.
(c) Folders filled with papers and photographs.
(d) Sketches of the mountains.

4. How does it make Hanae feel when she receives compliments from others about Yuki?
(a) She does not believe that they are being honest.
(b) She is as happy as if Yuki were her own child.
(c) She is relieved that they are not complaining about the girl.
(d) She is sick of not being able to contradict them.

5. As Yuki lies down to bed, what is she trying to imagine?
(a) The boxes that are in the attic.
(b) The countryside she will see outside of the train window as she travels.
(c) The paintings that she will create in college.
(d) How proud Shizuko would be to see her daughter's success.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Shizuko impressed by Yuki?

2. What does Shizuko pack from her yard to move to the new house?

3. How does Takeo feel about the land reform?

4. Select the character below who says, "You won't even let me rest."

5. What does Yuki tell Hideki and Hanae before leaving for Nagasaki?

(see the answer key)

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