2. In Chapter 10, what does Kaname think about the village?
(a) That he would like to live there.
(b) That it is like a place from another era.
(c) That it is more modern than some parts of Osaka.
(d) That it reminds him of his hometown.

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

4. For what reason does Kaname say men usually make promises to women?
(a) To deceive them.
(b) To please their families.
(c) To please them.
(d) To get a promise of marriage.

5. What does Misako admit to Kaname when she has a breakdown in Chapter 8?
(a) That she has never loved Kaname.
(b) That she wants a divorce.
(c) That feels she is to blame for their marital problems.
(d) That she has feelings for Aso.

6. 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 and Aso were once friends.
(c) That Kaname has made a deal with Aso.
(d) That Kaname knows Aso's family.

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

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

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

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

11. How does Misako's father react to the news of their divorce?
(a) He is enraged.
(b) He is happy.
(c) He thinks it's a joke.
(d) He is disappointed.

12. What does Kaname give Misako permission to do in her affair with Aso?
(a) Have a child together.
(b) Make wedding plans.
(c) Sleep with Aso.
(d) Move in with Aso.

13. In Chapter 9, what season is it when Kaname accepts an invitation from his father-in-law?
(a) Spring.
(b) Autumn.
(c) Winter.
(d) Summer.

14. What does O-hisa say she would rather be doing than going to the theater?
(a) Visiting a temple.
(b) Going to see a movie.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Gathering vegetables in the countryside.

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