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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 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) Trying to protect herself.
(d) His treatment of her.

2. What does O-hisa use hot water for in Chapter 10?
(a) To remove a stain from Misako's father's kimono.
(b) To fix her hair.
(c) To make some tea.
(d) To wash her hair pins.

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

4. Where have Western-style buildings been erected in Japan?
(a) Only in Tokyo and Osaka.
(b) Mainly on university campuses.
(c) In areas with many foreign inhabitants.
(d) In areas affected by natural disasters.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does O-hisa say she would rather be doing than going to the theater?

2. When did Kaname begin to withdraw sexually from Misako?

3. What kind of class has Misako's father NOT sent O-hisa to?

4. Why does O-hisa put a lot of time into getting ready for going to the theater in Chapter 10?

5. What does Misako express a determination to do in the letter from Takanatsu?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What establishment does Kaname go to when he reaches Kobe? Why does Kaname like to go to this place?

3. What does Kaname look forward to seeing when he visits his father-in-law in Chapter 9? Why does Misako's father play the samisen with his eyes closed?

4. What does Kaname think about as he tries to fall asleep in Chapter 9?

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

6. In Chapter 13, what does Kaname find out from the letter from Takanatsu?

7. What memory does Kaname recall as he is listening to the samisen music? Why does he think this memory is significant?

8. What does Loiuse ask Kaname for before he leaves the brothel?

9. How did Japanese puppet shows originate?

10. Describe the puppet theater in Chapter 11.

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