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 hussy.
(d) A criminal.

3. What grade is Kaname and Misako's son in?
(a) Sixth grade.
(b) Fifth grade.
(c) Second grade.
(d) Fourth grade.

4. What might make Misako's boyfriend unwilling to marry her?
(a) If Misako has custody of her son.
(b) If Kaname refuses to pay her alimony.
(c) If Misako's father disowns her.
(d) If she stays with Kaname much longer.

5. How does Kaname think of Tokyoites in comparison to Osakans?
(a) Tokyoites are more friendly.
(b) Tokyoites are snobbish.
(c) Tokyoites are more polite.
(d) Tokyoites are less liberal.

6. What does Misako tell Takanatsu that she is in Chapter 7?
(a) A horrible mother.
(b) A loose woman.
(c) Bored to death.
(d) Confused.

7. What season is it in Chapter 6?
(a) Summer.
(b) Winter.
(c) Spring.
(d) Autumn.

8. What does Kaname say would make it much easier for him to leave Misako?
(a) If he was a rich man.
(b) If they didn't have a child.
(c) If she was a loose woman.
(d) If her father was dead.

9. What does Kaname say he and Misako cannot find in one another?
(a) Fault.
(b) Passion.
(c) Love.
(d) Understanding.

10. How does Takanatsu suggest Hiroshi exercise the dog?
(a) By going swimming with it.
(b) By throwing a ball for it.
(c) By tying it to his bicycle.
(d) By running to the park with it.

11. What does Takanatsu offer to do for Kaname in Chapter 5?
(a) Speak to his father-in-law.
(b) Speak to Hiroshi.
(c) Recommend a lawyer.
(d) Let Kaname stay at his house.

12. How do Misako and Kaname travel to the theater for the show?
(a) In their car.
(b) On a bus.
(c) In a taxi.
(d) By train.

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

14. In Chapter 5, what does Kaname realize he has been looking for for his entire marriage?
(a) A way to connect with Misako.
(b) Another woman to replace Misako.
(c) A way out of the marriage.
(d) A sign that Misako is proud of him.

15. In Chapter 1, on what grounds does Misako say she will attend the show?
(a) If Kaname does.
(b) If they go to dinner afterward.
(c) If the weather improves.
(d) If she can find a babysitter.