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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kaname fail to admit when Misako asks him if he has found someone else?
(a) That he had a child with another woman.
(b) That he sees prostitutes from time to time.
(c) That he doesn't care if Misako is having an affair.
(d) That he has had a mistress for three years.

2. Why is Mrs. Brent crying when Kaname sees her?
(a) Her business is failing.
(b) She is relieved to see Kaname.
(c) Her brother has died.
(d) She has argued with her husband.

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

4. What does Takanatsu assume when Kaname assures him that Aso's intentions are honorable?
(a) That Kaname can't be bothered to care.
(b) That Kaname has made a deal with Aso.
(c) That Kaname and Aso were once friends.
(d) That Kaname knows Aso's family.

5. What does Kaname admire in the village?
(a) The friendly citizens.
(b) The lush, tall trees.
(c) The architecture.
(d) The village's calm and quiet.

6. Who does Kaname recall while listening to the music in Chapter 7?
(a) His mother.
(b) O-hisa on their first meeting.
(c) Misako.
(d) A pretty neighbor girl.

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

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

9. Where did Misako meet Aso?
(a) At English class.
(b) At French class.
(c) At Italian class.
(d) At Chinese class.

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

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

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

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

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

15. What does Kaname think about Aso's honesty in Chapter 7?
(a) That it is a lie.
(b) That is indicates he is hiding something.
(c) That it is old-fashioned.
(d) That it is refreshing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Takanatsu say will happen if Kaname doesn't make a decision about the divorce?

2. How long does O-hisa wander around looking for a bathroom?

3. How long has Misako been seeing Aso for?

4. How does Takanatsu feel about Misako's situation with Aso in Chapter 7?

5. Where did Japanese puppet plays originate?

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