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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kaname think he should attend the show in Chapter 1?
(a) The show has been getting good reviews.
(b) The show is closing soon.
(c) To show familiar respect to his father-in-law.
(d) He wants to please his wife.

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

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

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

5. To what does Kaname compare the portrayal of women in Japanese theater?
(a) Their portrayal in Greek tragedies.
(b) Their portrayal in Western literature.
(c) Their portrayal in Chinese theatre.
(d) Their portrayal in Hollywood films.

6. What is Kaname moved by in the next act of the puppet show in Chapter 3?
(a) The pressures put on a family's eldest son.
(b) The strained relationship of a father and son.
(c) The death of a family pet.
(d) The pain of a neglected wife.

7. Why was Takanatsu originally told about Kaname and Misako's marital problems?
(a) Misako desperately needed someone to talk to.
(b) So he could help mediate.
(c) He asked if something was wrong.
(d) Kaname wanted Takanatsu to chide Misako.

8. 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.

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

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

11. If Kaname and Misako act carelessly, what might happen when they divorce?
(a) They will be ruined socially.
(b) They could lose their son.
(c) They will be financially ruined.
(d) Kaname might lost his job.

12. Where does Aso live?
(a) Meguro.
(b) Suma.
(c) Hirakata.
(d) Chofu.

13. What is the name of Misako's father's mistress?
(a) Arisa.
(b) Meisa.
(c) O-hisa.
(d) Sakura.

14. What does Kaname think Misako would rather do than attend the show in Chapter 1?
(a) Go shopping.
(b) See her boyfriend.
(c) Work in her garden.
(d) Stay home and relax.

15. Why does Kaname think Misako is in a hurry to get home after the puppet show?
(a) She wants to see their son.
(b) So she can get to the market.
(c) So she can see Aso.
(d) Because she is exhausted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Takanatsu think Kaname should tell Hiroshi about his parents' marriage?

2. When does Misako note she and Kaname get along much better?

3. What do Kaname and Takanatsu agree on in reference to Kaname's and Misako's personalities?

4. What is Kaname worried about facing if he gets divorced at the wrong time?

5. What does Misako say Aso hates in Chapter 6?

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