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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Kaname and his hosts sit in the theater Chapter 11?
(a) On floor cushions.
(b) On a wooden bench.
(c) Against a wall.
(d) In plush theatre seats.

2. How does Hiroshi amuse his father and Takanatsu in Chapter 4?
(a) By imitating his grandfather.
(b) By speaking with an Osakan accent.
(c) By telling an adult joke.
(d) By speaking cutely to the dog.

3. What does Kaname do while Misako and her father are out in Chapter 14?
(a) He takes a bath.
(b) Naps on the porch.
(c) Writes a letter to Hiroshi.
(d) Plays with the dog.

4. How does Kaname think Misako's father treats O-hisa?
(a) Like a servant.
(b) Like a daughter.
(c) Like a pet.
(d) Like a wife.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what does Hiroshi imagine Takanatsu telling him on the train?

2. When does the hotel manager suggest Kaname and his hosts should head to the puppet theater?

3. What decade does "Some Prefer Nettles" take place in?

4. Why does Takanatsu joke that Kaname will ruin his second marriage?

5. Why is Hiroshi out of school in Chapter 4?

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