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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 13, what reason does Hanae give Hideki for throwing out Shizuko's old things?
(a) Room must be cleared for the new baby.
(b) Yuki did not take them and they are cluttering the attic.
(c) The clothes are ruined, anyway.
(d) They are unsightly and cause Hanae distress.

2. In Chapter 11, how has Yuki's grandfather changed since she last saw him?
(a) He does not speak to anyone.
(b) He is in a wheelchair.
(c) He smiles more often.
(d) He is slower to speak and move.

3. What does Yuki tell Hideki and Hanae before leaving for Nagasaki?
(a) She is going to become a famous artist.
(b) She will be writing every month to Hideki.
(c) She feels nothing but disdain for them.
(d) She does not think she will ever come back.

4. How long is the speech on Monet's painting that Yuki recalls giving during Chapter 12?
(a) Three minutes.
(b) Ten minutes.
(c) Five minutes.
(d) Twenty minutes.

5. How does Mr. Wada react when Yuki tells him she does not want to dissect a frog?
(a) He is angry because Yuki is not telling the truth.
(b) He is proud of Yuki for explaining her beliefs in a logical way.
(c) He thinks that Yuki is only joking.
(d) Mr. Wada is disappointed that Yuki cannot enjoy the scientific process.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Yuki's pervading thought when she first learns that Takeo is dead?

2. What does Takeo dream about in Chapter 14?

3. In Chapter 16, where does Masa sleep after Takeo's death?

4. What is Etsuko preparing in the kitchen that Yuki will be unable to eat?

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

(see the answer keys)

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