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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Misako's father's mistress?
(a) O-hisa.
(b) Sakura.
(c) Arisa.
(d) Meisa.

2. When news of her divorce comes out, what does Misako expect to be painted as?
(a) A ingrate.
(b) An abused wife.
(c) A criminal.
(d) A hussy.

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

4. When does Misako note she and Kaname get along much better?
(a) When they don't set expectations for each other.
(b) When they don't have to pretend to be a proper married couple.
(c) When they focus their attention on Hiroshi.
(d) When they are honest about their feelings.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the weather like in Chapter 6?

2. Why is Takanatsu regarded as an authority on divorce?

3. How does Kaname think Misako's father treats O-hisa?

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

5. What does Misako's father like O-hisa to dress in?

(see the answer key)

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