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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Takanatsu have in his suitcase in Chapter 7?
(a) Some film magazines.
(b) Pieces of fabric.
(c) Family photographs.
(d) Art supplies.

2. What is Kaname looking for in the book he is reading in Chapter 6?
(a) Dirty stories.
(b) The spot where he left off.
(c) A favorite passage.
(d) A note he wrote on one page.

3. Where does Misako's father stop on his way to the puppet theater?
(a) A tavern.
(b) A candy shop.
(c) Book shops.
(d) Antique shops.

4. What does O-hisa use hot water for in Chapter 10?
(a) To wash her hair pins.
(b) To remove a stain from Misako's father's kimono.
(c) To make some tea.
(d) To fix her hair.

5. Why does Takanatsu joke that Kaname will ruin his second marriage?
(a) Because Kaname is not suited to marriage.
(b) Because Kaname is incapable of being happy.
(c) Because Kaname is a woman-worshipper.
(d) Because Kaname will feel guilt about Misako.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Misako and Takanatsu return downstairs in Chapter 6?

2. What does O-hisa apply to her skin while Misako's father and Kaname wait?

3. What does Takanatsu think Kaname should tell Hiroshi about his parents' marriage?

4. When news of her divorce comes out, what does Misako expect to be painted as?

5. In Chapter 10, what time do the puppet plays begin at the theater?

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