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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 is confused about what is going on.
(c) Takanatsu thinks his involvement will make the situation worse.
(d) Takanatsu cannot afford to stay in Osaka any longer.

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

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

4. Why do Kaname and his hosts leave the puppet plays early?
(a) Misako's father begins to feel ill.
(b) The show becomes uninteresting.
(c) The theater is too hot and crowded.
(d) To prepare for the next day's pilgrimage.

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

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

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

8. What does Misako's father apologize to Kaname for?
(a) Not realizing something was wrong.
(b) Being a tough father-in-law.
(c) Insisting Kaname and Misako to marry in the first place.
(d) Misako's behavior.

9. Why does Misako's father send O-hisa to classes?
(a) Because it is common for a woman her age to take lessons.
(b) To make it easier for her to find someone new after he dies.
(c) O-hisa begged him to.
(d) So that she will be more useful around the house.

10. Where has Kaname gone in the past to get a chance to sleep alone?
(a) To his parents' house.
(b) Takanatsu's house.
(c) Resorts.
(d) On business trips.

11. Where did Japanese puppet plays originate?
(a) Awaji.
(b) Osaka.
(c) Kyoto.
(d) Okinawa.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what time do the puppet plays end at the theater?

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

3. Where did Kaname first see Aso with Misako?

4. When did Kaname begin to withdraw sexually from Misako?

5. How long has Misako been seeing Aso for?

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