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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Takanatsu offer to do for Kaname in Chapter 5?
(a) Let Kaname stay at his house.
(b) Speak to his father-in-law.
(c) Recommend a lawyer.
(d) Speak to Hiroshi.

2. What does Kaname acknowledge about his relationship with Misako in Chapter 5?
(a) They were deeply in love when they married.
(b) They are too much alike.
(c) They get along very well.
(d) Their backgrounds are too different.

3. What does Misako say she is incapable of when she is alone with her husband?
(a) Acting sensibly.
(b) Showing Kaname affection.
(c) Letting Kaname get his own way.
(d) Saying what she wants.

4. Where does Takanatsu offer to take Hiroshi for a few days?
(a) Hokkaido.
(b) Hong Kong.
(c) Okinawa.
(d) Tokyo.

5. How does Misako describe marriage?
(a) As an oppressive ritual.
(b) As an outdated institution.
(c) As different than anyone expects.
(d) As a sense of security.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kaname say he and Misako cannot find in one another?

2. What does Kaname say he will not do after he divorces?

3. How do Misako and Kaname travel to the theater for the show?

4. What is the name of the dog Takanatsu brings for Hiroshi?

5. What does Misako comment Kaname always likes in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. What sort of woman does Kaname tell Takanatsu he is looking for? What does Takanatsu joke about Kaname's post-divorce life?

2. Why does Misako think communication is improved with Kaname when Takanatsu mediates?

3. What have Misako and Aso decided together that Aso need not promise her?

4. What does Hiroshi worry about the trip Takanatsu invites him on to Tokyo?

5. How did Takanatsu inform his wife he wanted a divorce?

6. What is at risk for Misako when she and Kaname divorce?

7. Why does Kaname wish Misako was a loose woman?

8. In chapter 3, what does Kaname consider he has always hated? What does Kaname admit Osaka reminds him of?

9. Why is Misako glad that Takanatsu is taking Hiroshi to Tokyo for a few days?

10. What does Takanatsu think of Misako's plan to divorce Kaname and marry Aso?

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