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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does O-hisa say she would rather be doing than going to the theater?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Going to see a movie.
(c) Visiting a temple.
(d) Gathering vegetables in the countryside.

2. When does the hotel manager suggest Kaname and his hosts should head to the puppet theater?
(a) Right after they have lunch.
(b) First thing in the morning.
(c) After dusk.
(d) In the afternoon.

3. In Chapter 13, what does Misako wish she had not done?
(a) Had a child.
(b) Lied to her fahter.
(c) Held a grudge against Kaname for so long.
(d) Dated Aso.

4. Who is the old house Kaname visits in Chapter 12 used for?
(a) A government building.
(b) A brothel.
(c) A clinic.
(d) A library.

5. In Chapter 10, what does Kaname think about the village?
(a) That it is like a place from another era.
(b) That it reminds him of his hometown.
(c) That it is more modern than some parts of Osaka.
(d) That he would like to live there.

6. Where does Kaname go to see Misako's father?
(a) Aoshima.
(b) Amakusa.
(c) Awaji.
(d) Amami.

7. Where have Western-style buildings been erected in Japan?
(a) Mainly on university campuses.
(b) In areas affected by natural disasters.
(c) In areas with many foreign inhabitants.
(d) Only in Tokyo and Osaka.

8. What does Misako's father say Kaname did by urging her to date Aso?
(a) Admitted Aso was a better man than he.
(b) Made it impossible for Misako's father to forgive Kaname.
(c) Put her in a situation she could not back out of.
(d) Ruined Misako's reputation.

9. What is unique about the puppet theatre Kaname intends to visit in Chapter 9?
(a) It tells Western stories.
(b) It uses old-fashioned puppets.
(c) It is attended by the Imperial family.
(d) Its shows have a modern style.

10. In Chapter 9, what season is it when Kaname accepts an invitation from his father-in-law?
(a) Spring.
(b) Winter.
(c) Autumn.
(d) Summer.

11. What does Kaname give Misako permission to do in her affair with Aso?
(a) Move in with Aso.
(b) Make wedding plans.
(c) Have a child together.
(d) Sleep with Aso.

12. What does Misako admit to Kaname when she has a breakdown in Chapter 8?
(a) That she wants a divorce.
(b) That feels she is to blame for their marital problems.
(c) That she has never loved Kaname.
(d) That she has feelings for Aso.

13. Where does Kaname travel after leaving Misako's father and O-hisa behind in Chapter 11?
(a) Fukuoka.
(b) Yokohama.
(c) Sendai.
(d) Kobe.

14. Why does O-hisa put a lot of time into getting ready for going to the theater in Chapter 10?
(a) She hot weather is making her makeup run.
(b) O-hisa wants to impress the theater goers.
(c) Her appearance is important to Misako's father.
(d) She doesn't want to lose Misako's father to another woman.

15. How does Kaname say he feels about Misako going to Aso?
(a) He is surprised.
(b) He feels betrayed.
(c) He is relieved.
(d) He is not angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the puppeteers as the puppet plays go on in Chapter 11?

2. Who were the originators of Japanese puppets?

3. What does O-hisa use hot water for in Chapter 10?

4. What does O-hisa need Misako's father to help her with in Chapter 10?

5. Why does Misako's father send O-hisa to classes?

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