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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How do the people in the puppet theater behave?
(a) They shout at the action on the stage.
(b) They pay little attention to what's happening on stage.
(c) They seem bored.
(d) They are quiet and attentive.

4. What insect pesters Kaname when he is in the garden in Chapter 14?
(a) A house fly.
(b) Cicadas.
(c) Mosquito.
(d) A bee.

5. Where does Louise claim to be from?
(a) Belarus.
(b) Romania.
(c) Russia.
(d) Poland.

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

7. What does Kaname say has caused Misako to develop a hard, bitter edge?
(a) Her relationship with O-hisa.
(b) Having to do what other people tell her to.
(c) His treatment of her.
(d) Trying to protect herself.

8. In Chapter 14, what kind of woman does Kaname admit that he wants?
(a) A living doll.
(b) One from a hollywood movie.
(c) A madonna.
(d) One like Misako.

9. What does Misako's father like O-hisa to dress in?
(a) Modern clothing.
(b) Western-influenced fabric designs.
(c) Black.
(d) Old-fashioned fabrics.

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

11. After meeting Aso, what change did Kaname eventually notice in Misako?
(a) She started to stand up for herself.
(b) She began to put more effort into her appearance.
(c) She made more friends.
(d) She treated Kaname more kindly.

12. How does Takanatsu feel about Misako's situation with Aso in Chapter 7?
(a) He is worried.
(b) He is saddened.
(c) He is relieved.
(d) He is confused.

13. 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 shows his lack of commitment.
(d) That it is very modern.

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

15. How does Kaname inform Misako's father about their divorce?
(a) He blurts out the news suddenly.
(b) Over the telephone.
(c) He tells him over dinner.
(d) He sends a letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Misako use to prevent Kaname from seeing the letter from Takanatsu?

2. What does Kaname give Misako permission to do in her affair with Aso?

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

4. Where did Misako meet Aso?

5. What instrument does O-hisa play while Kaname and Misako's father talk?

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