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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What breed of dog does Takanatsu bring for Hiroshi?
(a) A greyhound.
(b) A bloodhound.
(c) A St. Bernard.
(d) A bulldog.

3. What does Osaka remind Kaname of?
(a) Japanese isolationism.
(b) The unrefined merchant class.
(c) The war.
(d) His childhood.

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

5. What does Misako say Aso hates in Chapter 6?
(a) Lying.
(b) Society's rules.
(c) Children.
(d) Kaname.

6. Who is Aso?
(a) Misako's boyfriend.
(b) Misako's cousin.
(c) Kaname's employer.
(d) The babysitter.

7. What style does the music and theater of Osaka follow?
(a) The Meijo period style.
(b) The Edo period style.
(c) The Showa period style.
(d) The Heian period style.

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

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

10. Why is Misako happy Takanatsu is taking Hiroshi away for a few days?
(a) She wants a few days of quiet.
(b) She wants Hiroshi to experience life in Tokyo.
(c) Hiroshi hasn't had much fun lately.
(d) She can find out how well she can cope without Hiroshi.

11. Where does Takanatsu offer to take Hiroshi for a few days?
(a) Hong Kong.
(b) Okinawa.
(c) Hokkaido.
(d) Tokyo.

12. What does Misako say she is incapable of when she is alone with her husband?
(a) Letting Kaname get his own way.
(b) Acting sensibly.
(c) Showing Kaname affection.
(d) Saying what she wants.

13. Worried about going with Takanatsu, what excuse does Hiroshi use to excuse himself from the trip?
(a) He made a promise to visit a friend.
(b) He has homework to do.
(c) He has been feeling unwell.
(d) He doesn't want to leave his dog.

14. What does Kaname say he will not do after he divorces?
(a) Remarry.
(b) Fall into bad habits.
(c) See Hiroshi.
(d) Stay in Osaka.

15. Why do Misako and Takanatsu return downstairs in Chapter 6?
(a) For breakfast.
(b) To find Hiroshi.
(c) To talk to Kaname.
(d) To take the dogs outside.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the novel, what kind of show are Kaname and Misako thinking about going to?

2. Where does Takanatsu live?

3. How does Takanatsu suggest Hiroshi exercise the dog?

4. What was Takanatsu's wife's name?

5. Why was Takanatsu originally told about Kaname and Misako's marital problems?

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