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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Misako express a determination to do in the letter from Takanatsu?
(a) Remarry.
(b) Move abroad.
(c) Have more children.
(d) Find a job.

2. In Chapter 10, what time do the puppet plays begin at the theater?
(a) Seven o'clock in the evening.
(b) Nine o'clock in the morning.
(c) Eleven o'clock in the morning.
(d) Noon.

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

4. How does Misako's father criticize O-hisa's singing?
(a) He says she sings too sweetly.
(b) He says she sounds like a child.
(c) He says she doesn't know the words.
(d) He says she is off key.

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. How often does Kaname visit Louise?
(a) Every two months.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Twice a month.
(d) Once a year.

12. Where does Misako's father stop on his way to the puppet theater?
(a) Book shops.
(b) Antique shops.
(c) A candy shop.
(d) A tavern.

13. What does Kaname do while Misako and her father are out in Chapter 14?
(a) Writes a letter to Hiroshi.
(b) Plays with the dog.
(c) Naps on the porch.
(d) He takes a bath.

14. How does Kaname think Misako's father treats O-hisa?
(a) Like a pet.
(b) Like a daughter.
(c) Like a wife.
(d) Like a servant.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kaname decide at the end of the novel?

2. Why is Mrs. Brent crying when Kaname sees her?

3. What does O-hisa do for Misako's father at bed time?

4. What do Kaname and his hosts spend the evening doing after leaving the puppet theater?

5. Where does Kaname go to see Misako's father?

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