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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 did Takanatsu's wife do before she married?
(a) She was an actress.
(b) She was a courtesan.
(c) She was a translator.
(d) She was a shop keeper.

2. What does Kaname decide at the end of the novel?
(a) That he will help Louise.
(b) That he will stay with Misako.
(c) That he will take a mistress.
(d) That he wants a divorce.

3. What does Misako say Takanatsu's breath smells like?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Sake.
(c) Mint.
(d) Garlic.

4. Why does Takanatsu joke that Kaname will ruin his second marriage?
(a) Because Kaname is a woman-worshipper.
(b) Because Kaname is incapable of being happy.
(c) Because Kaname will feel guilt about Misako.
(d) Because Kaname is not suited to marriage.

5. What does Misako express a determination to do in the letter from Takanatsu?
(a) Find a job.
(b) Remarry.
(c) Have more children.
(d) Move abroad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Misako's father send O-hisa to classes?

2. In Chapter 5, what does Kaname say he encouraged Misako to do?

3. Why does Misako's father close his eyes while he sings in Chapter 7?

4. What does Louise ask Kaname for before he leaves in Chapter 12?

5. What does Osaka remind Kaname of?

(see the answer key)

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