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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) To show familiar respect to his father-in-law.
(b) The show is closing soon.
(c) The show has been getting good reviews.
(d) He wants to please his wife.

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

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

4. What is the weather like in Chapter 6?
(a) Chilly.
(b) Snowy.
(c) Rainy.
(d) Sunny.

5. 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 to connect with Misako.
(c) A sign that Misako is proud of him.
(d) A way out of the marriage.

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

7. In Chapter 3, after the puppet show ends, what does Misako indicate it is a good time to do?
(a) To go to the restroom.
(b) To order some food.
(c) For her and Kaname to leave.
(d) To call home to check on their son.

8. What did Kaname's father do for a living?
(a) He was a farmer.
(b) He was a lawyer.
(c) He was a teacher.
(d) He was a merchant.

9. What do Kaname and Takanatsu agree on in reference to Kaname's and Misako's personalities?
(a) They are procrastinators.
(b) They don't think before they act.
(c) They are optimists.
(d) They are naive.

10. Why is Takanatsu regarded as an authority on divorce?
(a) He is divorced.
(b) He is a lawyer.
(c) He has written a book on the subject.
(d) His parents are divorced.

11. In Chapter 6, what does Hiroshi imagine Takanatsu telling him on the train?
(a) That Hiroshi can never return home.
(b) That Hiroshi's father is dying.
(c) That Hiroshi's mother has moved away.
(d) That Hiroshi is to blame for his parents' troubles.

12. What does Misako try not to do in the booth at the theater?
(a) Touch Kaname.
(b) Fall asleep.
(c) Drink too much.
(d) Speak to her father's mistress.

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

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

15. What breed is Kaname's dog?
(a) Collie.
(b) Terrier.
(c) Dalmatian.
(d) Shiba inu.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Misako wonder about in regards to the upcoming holiday?

2. What style does the music and theater of Osaka follow?

3. How does Takanatsu suggest Hiroshi exercise the dog?

4. Why does Kaname think Misako is in a hurry to get home after the puppet show?

5. How does Misako expect people will view Kaname after their divorce?

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