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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 is unique about the puppet theatre Kaname intends to visit in Chapter 9?
(a) It tells Western stories.
(b) It is attended by the Imperial family.
(c) It uses old-fashioned puppets.
(d) Its shows have a modern style.

2. What does Kaname find disconcerting about Misako's father's and O-hisa's relationship?
(a) Their age gap.
(b) Their lack of affection.
(c) O-hisa's rough treatment of the old man.
(d) The amount of money Misako's father spends on her.

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

4. What does O-hisa need Misako's father to help her with in Chapter 10?
(a) Tying her sash.
(b) Picking out her outfit.
(c) Repairing her sandle.
(d) Fixing her hair.

5. What does Misako express a determination to do in the letter from Takanatsu?
(a) Remarry.
(b) Find a job.
(c) Move abroad.
(d) Have more children.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what season is it when Kaname accepts an invitation from his father-in-law?

2. What kind of people are said to have a popular tradition of going on pilgrimage in Chapter 7?

3. How did Misako deal with Kaname's neglect?

4. After meeting Aso, what change did Kaname eventually notice in Misako?

5. For what reason does Kaname say men usually make promises to women?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

4. In Chapter 8, what does Takanatsu say will prevent Kaname and Misako from ever divorcing? .

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

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

8. After six months of crying nightly, what did Misako finally admit to Kaname? What did Kaname and Misako agree to after her confession?

9. In Chapter 10, what does O-hisa say she would rather be doing than going to see the theater shows?

10. How did Japanese puppet shows originate?

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