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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the dog Takanatsu brings for Hiroshi?
(a) Lindy.
(b) Dorie.
(c) Ollie.
(d) Pepper.

2. In Chapter 13, what does Misako wish she had not done?
(a) Held a grudge against Kaname for so long.
(b) Had a child.
(c) Dated Aso.
(d) Lied to her fahter.

3. After leaving their room, what does O-hisa want to return for in Chapter 10?
(a) A more comfortable pair of shoes.
(b) Her parasol.
(c) A hairpin.
(d) Her handbag.

4. In Chapter 10, what time do the puppet plays begin at the theater?
(a) Seven o'clock in the evening.
(b) Noon.
(c) Nine o'clock in the morning.
(d) Eleven o'clock in the morning.

5. 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 never loved Kaname.
(c) That she has feelings for Aso.
(d) That she wants a divorce.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Misako describe dating?

2. What does Kaname find disconcerting about Misako's father's and O-hisa's relationship?

3. In Chapter 10, what does Kaname think about the village?

4. What insect pesters Kaname when he is in the garden in Chapter 14?

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

(see the answer key)

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