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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How many holy places will Misako's father's pilgrimage stop at?
(a) Ten.
(b) Thirty-three.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Twenty-four.

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

5. What does O-hisa use hot water for in Chapter 10?
(a) To fix her hair.
(b) To wash her hair pins.
(c) To make some tea.
(d) To remove a stain from Misako's father's kimono.

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

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

8. What sort of bathroom facilities are provided at the puppet theater?
(a) A ditch.
(b) Open air buckets.
(c) Modern western-style facilities.
(d) A row of outhouses.

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

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

11. How did Misako deal with Kaname's neglect?
(a) She had a baby in hopes of improving her marriage.
(b) She did everything she could to please Kaname.
(c) She started seeing other men.
(d) She cried at night.

12. What happens to the puppeteers as the puppet plays go on in Chapter 11?
(a) They get angry with the audience.
(b) They get drunk.
(c) They start to make mistakes.
(d) They stop the show and walk out.

13. What are Misako's clothes made of?
(a) Rayon.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Silk.
(d) Satin.

14. What does Takanatsu say will happen if Kaname doesn't make a decision about the divorce?
(a) Hiroshi will figure out something is wrong.
(b) Aso will lose interest in Misako.
(c) The divorce will never happen.
(d) Misako will make false accusations against Kaname.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Misako's father like O-hisa to dress in?

2. What does O-hisa need Misako's father to help her with in Chapter 10?

3. What kind of people are said to have a popular tradition of going on pilgrimage in Chapter 7?

4. How does Kaname inform Misako's father about their divorce?

5. What does Kaname change into on his boat journey?

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