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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Misako avoid as she helps Kaname dress for the show?
(a) Stepping on Kaname's feet.
(b) Lifting her injured arm.
(c) Knocking over a glass of water.
(d) Making eye contact.

2. What does Osaka remind Kaname of?
(a) Japanese isolationism.
(b) The war.
(c) The unrefined merchant class.
(d) His childhood.

3. In Chapter 1, on what grounds does Misako say she will attend the show?
(a) If they go to dinner afterward.
(b) If she can find a babysitter.
(c) If Kaname does.
(d) If the weather improves.

4. What does Misako think of her father's mistress?
(a) She is rude.
(b) She is dull.
(c) She is clever.
(d) She is sweet.

5. Why is Hiroshi out of school in Chapter 4?
(a) He is on spring break.
(b) One of his teachers has died.
(c) He is ill.
(d) His school is off for its anniversary holiday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Misako try not to do in the booth at the theater?

2. What is the name of Misako's father's mistress?

3. To what does Kaname compare the portrayal of women in Japanese theater?

4. What decade does "Some Prefer Nettles" take place in?

5. What grade is Kaname and Misako's son in?

(see the answer key)

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