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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 Louise ask Kaname for before he leaves in Chapter 12?
(a) For his telephone number.
(b) For him to help out Mrs. Brent.
(c) For a promise that he will return soon.
(d) For a large sum of money.

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

3. 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.

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

5. Why does Misako's father close his eyes while he sings in Chapter 7?
(a) The candle light hurts his eyes.
(b) He is moved by the music.
(c) To pretend to be blind.
(d) He is embarassed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unique about the puppet theatre Kaname intends to visit in Chapter 9?

2. Where has Kaname gone in the past to get a chance to sleep alone?

3. Why does Takanatsu refuse to mediate between Kaname and Misako any longer in Chapter 8?

4. Why does Misako refuse to see her father in Chapter 13?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Japanese puppet shows originate?

2. What has Misako's father done to ensure O-hisa will be taken care of after he dies?

3. Where does Kaname note Western-style buildings are erected in Japan?

4. After assuring Takanatsu that Aso's intentions are honorable, what does Takanatsu assume?

5. What does Kaname think when he hears Aso will not make Misako any promises?

6. What did Kaname notice about Misako after she met Aso?

7. Why do O-hisa and Misako's father have such difficulty tying her kimono sash?

8. When does the hotel manager suggest Misako's father and his party should attend the theater? When does Misako's father want to go?

9. What does Kaname note about the village he is in in Chapter 10?

10. What does Kaname think about the relationship between his father-in-law and O-hisa in Chapter 9?

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