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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Kaname compare the portrayal of women in Japanese theater?
(a) Their portrayal in Western literature.
(b) Their portrayal in Hollywood films.
(c) Their portrayal in Chinese theatre.
(d) Their portrayal in Greek tragedies.

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

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

4. What style does the music and theater of Osaka follow?
(a) The Heian period style.
(b) The Meijo period style.
(c) The Edo period style.
(d) The Showa period style.

5. What does Takanatsu think Kaname should tell Hiroshi about his parents' marriage?
(a) That Misako is to blame for everything.
(b) That Kaname is to blame for everything.
(c) The truth.
(d) That Misako's father wants her to marry someone else.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Kaname and Takanatsu agree on in reference to Kaname's and Misako's personalities?

2. What does Osaka remind Kaname of?

3. Why was Takanatsu originally told about Kaname and Misako's marital problems?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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