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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Takanatsu regarded as an authority on divorce?
(a) He has written a book on the subject.
(b) His parents are divorced.
(c) He is divorced.
(d) He is a lawyer.

2. What decade does "Some Prefer Nettles" take place in?
(a) 1950s.
(b) 1960s.
(c) 1930s.
(d) 1940s.

3. Why does Kaname think Misako is in a hurry to get home after the puppet show?
(a) Because she is exhausted.
(b) She wants to see their son.
(c) So she can see Aso.
(d) So she can get to the market.

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

5. What does Takanatsu say about the different types of women in Chapter 5?
(a) They all get custody of the children in a divorce.
(b) None enjoy being divorced.
(c) They are all equally hard to leave.
(d) They will all break a man's heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Takanatsu urge Kaname to do in Chapter 4?

2. What might make Misako's boyfriend unwilling to marry her?

3. How do Misako and Kaname travel to the theater for the show?

4. In Chapter 5, where do Kaname and Takanatsu go together?

5. How does Kaname react to the puppet shows?

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