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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason does Kaname say men usually make promises to women?
(a) To get a promise of marriage.
(b) To deceive them.
(c) To please them.
(d) To please their families.

2. Who does Kaname imagine O-hisa as at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) An old fashioned actress.
(b) A member of the Imperial family.
(c) The girl who lived next door to him as a child.
(d) His own mistress.

3. Why does Misako's father close his eyes while he sings in Chapter 7?
(a) The candle light hurts his eyes.
(b) He is embarassed.
(c) To pretend to be blind.
(d) He is moved by the music.

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

5. What does Takanatsu say will happen if Kaname doesn't make a decision about the divorce?
(a) Aso will lose interest in Misako.
(b) The divorce will never happen.
(c) Hiroshi will figure out something is wrong.
(d) Misako will make false accusations against Kaname.

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

7. In Chapter 14, what kind of woman does Kaname admit that he wants?
(a) A madonna.
(b) One from a hollywood movie.
(c) A living doll.
(d) One like Misako.

8. How many holy places will Misako's father's pilgrimage stop at?
(a) Ten.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Thirty-three.
(d) Twenty-four.

9. How long does O-hisa wander around looking for a bathroom?
(a) Two hours.
(b) An hour.
(c) Forty-five minutes.
(d) Ten minutes.

10. What does Louise ask Kaname for before he leaves in Chapter 12?
(a) For him to help out Mrs. Brent.
(b) For his telephone number.
(c) For a promise that he will return soon.
(d) For a large sum of money.

11. Where does Misako's father take her in Chapter 14?
(a) For a walk to see the cherry blossoms.
(b) Out for dinner.
(c) To visit her mother's grave.
(d) To a movie.

12. Why does Misako refuse to see her father in Chapter 13?
(a) She doesn't want to argue with O-hisa.
(b) She feels ashamed.
(c) She thinks Kaname should go instead.
(d) She doesn't want to be lectured.

13. What kind of class has Misako's father NOT sent O-hisa to?
(a) Flower arranging.
(b) Sewing.
(c) Music.
(d) Cooking.

14. Why does Kaname have trouble falling asleep in Chapter 9?
(a) He is troubled by something his father-in-law said.
(b) His room is too hot.
(c) He is away from his family.
(d) There is a lot of noise outside.

15. What does O-hisa need Misako's father to help her with in Chapter 10?
(a) Tying her sash.
(b) Repairing her sandle.
(c) Picking out her outfit.
(d) Fixing her hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. After meeting Aso, what change did Kaname eventually notice in Misako?

2. How does Kaname think Misako's father treats O-hisa?

3. Where does Louise claim to be from?

4. Who does Kaname recall while listening to the music in Chapter 7?

5. Why are Western-style buildings being put up in some areas of Japan?

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