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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Kaname's father do for a living?
(a) He was a merchant.
(b) He was a teacher.
(c) He was a farmer.
(d) He was a lawyer.

3. How do Misako and Kaname travel to the theater for the show?
(a) On a bus.
(b) In a taxi.
(c) In their car.
(d) By train.

4. How does Kaname react to the puppet shows?
(a) He is offended by them.
(b) He is riveted by them.
(c) He is embarassed by them.
(d) He is bored by them.

5. How does Kaname think of Tokyoites in comparison to Osakans?
(a) Tokyoites are less liberal.
(b) Tokyoites are more polite.
(c) Tokyoites are snobbish.
(d) Tokyoites are more friendly.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Takanatsu suggest Hiroshi exercise the dog?

2. At the beginning of the novel, what kind of show are Kaname and Misako thinking about going to?

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

4. What does Misako think of her father's mistress?

5. What style does the music and theater of Osaka follow?

(see the answer key)

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