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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Takanatsu's wife's name?
(a) Yoshiko.
(b) Shizuka.
(c) Sachiko.
(d) Reiko..

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

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

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

5. At the beginning of the novel, what kind of show are Kaname and Misako thinking about going to?
(a) A musical recital.
(b) A puppet show.
(c) A kabuki play.
(d) A fireworks show.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Misako expect to happen when news of her divorce comes out?

2. What season is it in Chapter 6?

3. How does Misako describe marriage?

4. What does Kaname think Misako would rather do than attend the show in Chapter 1?

5. What does Misako say she is incapable of when she is alone with her husband?

(see the answer key)

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