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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. Who comes to watch Yuki run at her junior high track meets?
(a) Her father Hideki.
(b) Her Aunt Aya.
(c) Her entire family, including her grandmother, Aunt Aya, her father Hideki, and her stepmother.
(d) Nobody from her family ever comes to the meets.

2. According to Hanae, the attic is full of:
(a) Her off-season clothing.
(b) Cobwebs and mice.
(c) One thousand worthless things saved for Yuki.
(d) Evil spirits.

3. What special object does Yuki carry with her to the wedding?
(a) A pearl from her mother's hair comb.
(b) A lucky penny.
(c) A candle.
(d) A white bead purse that her mother made for her.

4. In Chapter 14, what does Etsuko do with the flowers that Masa gives her?
(a) Creates beautiful table placements for Masa.
(b) Sends a bouquet to Yuki.
(c) Replants the flowers in the backyard garden.
(d) Weaves wreaths and basket decorations to sell.

5. Why does Yuki apologize to Masa in Chapter 7?
(a) She has forgotten how to pray.
(b) She has eaten all of the strawberries.
(c) She has broken the glass window screen.
(d) She has been mean to her grandparents.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Shizuko's death, Masa begins to plant more:

2. At the end of Chapter 14, where does Yuki go to take a break?

3. In Chapter 11, what reason does Yuki give for not wanting to fall in love?

4. While Yuki runs with Sachiko, she remembers an argument with her mother. How did that argument end?

5. In Chapter 14, why does Yuki become a vegetarian?

(see the answer key)

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