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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Misako wish she didn't have to deal with in regards to the upcoming holiday?
(a) Making travel plans.
(b) Preparing special foods.
(c) Visiting family.
(d) Decorating.

2. What kind of man does Kaname say he is in Chapter 3?
(a) A family man.
(b) A man's man.
(c) Work-obsessed.
(d) A woman-worshipper.

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

4. When news of her divorce comes out, what does Misako expect to be painted as?
(a) A ingrate.
(b) A hussy.
(c) An abused wife.
(d) A criminal.

5. In Chapter 6, what time does Misako wake up in the morning?
(a) Nine o'clock.
(b) Six o'clock.
(c) Eight o'clock.
(d) Ten o'clock.

6. In Chapter 5, where do Kaname and Takanatsu go together?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A tobacco shop.
(c) A cafe.
(d) A newspaper stand.

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

8. 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.

9. What do Misako and Takanatsu joke Lindy might catch a disease by doing?
(a) Eating human food.
(b) Using Takanatsu's bathwater.
(c) Swimming in the river.
(d) Licking herself.

10. What does Misako think of her father's mistress?
(a) She is dull.
(b) She is rude.
(c) She is clever.
(d) She is sweet.

11. What is Kaname looking for in the book he is reading in Chapter 6?
(a) The spot where he left off.
(b) A note he wrote on one page.
(c) Dirty stories.
(d) A favorite passage.

12. What does Misako expect to happen when news of her divorce comes out?
(a) Hiroshi will turn against her.
(b) He father will invite her to live with him.
(c) Rumors will spread about her.
(d) She will have to move to another neighborhood.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Takanatsu suggest Hiroshi exercise the dog?

2. Where does Takanatsu live?

3. What does Takanatsu say about the different types of women in Chapter 5?

4. Where does Takanatsu offer to take Hiroshi for a few days?

5. What do Misako and Takanatsu joke about Lindy?

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