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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How long has Misako been seeing Aso for?
(a) Two years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Six months.
(d) One year.

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

7. What does Kaname wonder about O-hisa in Chapter 9?
(a) What her family think of her.
(b) Whether she will ever be a respectable woman.
(c) What she truely feels for Misako's father.
(d) Whether she tires of her lifestyle.

8. Why does Takanatsu refuse to mediate between Kaname and Misako any longer in Chapter 8?
(a) Takanatsu is afraid Hiroshi will get hurt.
(b) Takanatsu thinks his involvement will make the situation worse.
(c) Takanatsu cannot afford to stay in Osaka any longer.
(d) Takanatsu is confused about what is going on.

9. What is Kaname careful to stress when he tells Misako's father about their divorce?
(a) That Kaname never wanted to marry Misako.
(b) That Misako is having an affair.
(c) That both Kaname and Misako are to blame.
(d) That Hiroshi will not suffer.

10. How does Takanatsu feel about Misako's situation with Aso in Chapter 7?
(a) He is worried.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is relieved.
(d) He is saddened.

11. Where did Kaname first see Aso with Misako?
(a) At the library.
(b) On Kaname's porch.
(c) In the language school garden.
(d) At a cafe.

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

13. What does O-hisa do for Misako's father at bed time?
(a) Plays music until he falls asleep.
(b) Massages his shoulders.
(c) Prepares a special tea to help him sleep.
(d) Reads to him.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument does O-hisa play while Kaname and Misako's father talk?

2. What does Kaname do when he cannot fall asleep in Chapter 9?

3. What are Misako's clothes made of?

4. After meeting Aso, what did Misako begin to do again?

5. What does Kaname do while Misako and her father are out in Chapter 14?

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