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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where do Kaname and his hosts sit in the theater Chapter 11?
(a) Against a wall.
(b) In plush theatre seats.
(c) On floor cushions.
(d) On a wooden bench.

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

5. 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 knows Aso's family.
(c) That Kaname can't be bothered to care.
(d) That Kaname and Aso were once friends.

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

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

8. What does Kaname decide at the end of the novel?
(a) That he will stay with Misako.
(b) That he will help Louise.
(c) That he will take a mistress.
(d) That he wants a divorce.

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

10. Why are Western-style buildings being put up in some areas of Japan?
(a) They are regarded as stylish.
(b) They don't require the use of Japanese natural resources to construct.
(c) Japanese-style buildings are too unstable.
(d) They are cheap and quickly built.

11. After meeting Aso, what did Misako begin to do again?
(a) Share a bed with Kaname.
(b) Cry at night.
(c) Speak to her father.
(d) Take trips to Tokyo.

12. What excuse does Misako use to prevent Kaname from seeing the letter from Takanatsu?
(a) It contains something Takanatsu wouldn't want Kaname to know.
(b) She left it at Aso's house.
(c) She can't remember where she put it.
(d) She threw it in the garbage.

13. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Kaname have trouble falling asleep in Chapter 9?

3. Where have Western-style buildings been erected in Japan?

4. What kind of woman does Misako's father say Misako is?

5. What kind of class has Misako's father NOT sent O-hisa to?

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