2. What does Kaname admire in the village?
(a) The friendly citizens.
(b) The village's calm and quiet.
(c) The architecture.
(d) The lush, tall trees.

3. Who were the originators of Japanese puppets?
(a) Traveling minstrels.
(b) Farmers.
(c) Artists of the Imperial court.
(d) School children.

4. What kind of people are said to have a popular tradition of going on pilgrimage in Chapter 7?
(a) Farmers.
(b) Stylish gentlemen.
(c) Widows and widowers.
(d) Elderly people.

5. After leaving their room, what does O-hisa want to return for in Chapter 10?
(a) A more comfortable pair of shoes.
(b) A hairpin.
(c) Her parasol.
(d) Her handbag.

6. What does O-hisa apply to her skin while Misako's father and Kaname wait?
(a) A bug repellant.
(b) White powder.
(c) Sunblock.
(d) Perfume.

7. What does Kaname change into on his boat journey?
(a) A pair of sandles O-hisa made for him.
(b) A brand new kimono.
(c) A bathrobe.
(d) A Western-style suit.

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

9. What does Kaname admit he has been hoping would happen for years?
(a) Misako would find out about his affairs.
(b) Takanatsu would fall for Misako.
(c) He would be transferred to Tokyo.
(d) Misako would leave him for another man.

10. How does Misako's father react to the news of their divorce?
(a) He is happy.
(b) He is enraged.
(c) He thinks it's a joke.
(d) He is disappointed.

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

12. What instrument does O-hisa play while Kaname and Misako's father talk?
(a) A bamboo flute.
(b) A taiko drum.
(c) A samisen.
(d) A biwa.

13. What does Takanatsu think about Aso's honesty in Chapter 7?
(a) That it shows his lack of commitment.
(b) That it is very modern.
(c) That it shows he is serious about Misako.
(d) That it is a lie.

14. What does Misako inform Kaname that Takanatsu did?
(a) Spoke to her father.
(b) Told Hiroshi about their separation.
(c) Invited Misako to live in China.
(d) Got remarried.

15. What does Takanatsu assume when Kaname assures him that Aso's intentions are honorable?
(a) That Kaname has made a deal with Aso.
(b) That Kaname can't be bothered to care.
(c) That Kaname knows Aso's family.
(d) That Kaname and Aso were once friends.