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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of people are said to have a popular tradition of going on pilgrimage in Chapter 7?
(a) Elderly people.
(b) Farmers.
(c) Widows and widowers.
(d) Stylish gentlemen.

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

3. What does Misako admit to Kaname when she has a breakdown in Chapter 8?
(a) That feels she is to blame for their marital problems.
(b) That she has feelings for Aso.
(c) That she wants a divorce.
(d) That she has never loved Kaname.

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

5. What kind of class has Misako's father NOT sent O-hisa to?
(a) Sewing.
(b) Flower arranging.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Music.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Takanatsu's wife's name?

2. In Chapter 10, what time do the puppet plays end at the theater?

3. After meeting Aso, what did Misako begin to do again?

4. What book is Kaname reading in Chapter 6?

5. How does Misako describe herself when she is with Aso?

(see the answer key)

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