View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what does Yuki remove from the refrigerator?
(a) A glass of orange juice.
(b) An apple.
(c) Leftover rice.
(d) Ice water.

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

3. Which character is introduced in Chapter 5?
(a) Hideki.
(b) Sachiko.
(c) Yuki.
(d) Shizuko.

4. In Chapter 16, what does Masa find on the window screen of the house?
(a) A tiny caterpillar.
(b) A young frog.
(c) A white cicada.
(d) A purple butterfly.

5. What daily ritual does Hanae perform?
(a) She crashes the car into the mailbox.
(b) She cleans the house.
(c) She runs in the park.
(d) She does yoga on the porch.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 12, how does Yuki use the time given to her for a speech about Monet's painting?

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

3. What does Hideki decide to do with Shizuko's sketchbook in Chapter 13?

4. In the beginning of Chapter 13, what reason does Hanae give Hideki for throwing out Shizuko's old things?

5. How old is Yuki in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 346 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample