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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why was Takanatsu originally told about Kaname and Misako's marital problems?
2. What does Misako wish she didn't have to deal with in regards to the upcoming holiday?
3. What does Misako think of her father's mistress?
4. When news of her divorce comes out, what does Misako expect to be painted as?
5. At the beginning of the novel, what kind of show are Kaname and Misako thinking about going to?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Kaname think Osakans are different from Tokyoites?
2. Who is O-hisa? What does Misako think of O-hisa?
3. How does Kaname compare the portrayal of women in Hollywood films to their portrayal in Japanese art from the Edo period?
4. Why does Misako think communication is improved with Kaname when Takanatsu mediates?
5. What does Kaname suspect Misako would rather do instead of attending the puppet theater?
6. In chapter 3, what does Kaname consider he has always hated? What does Kaname admit Osaka reminds him of?
7. In Chapter 3, what is Kaname moved by in the puppet show? What does he think the show perfectly conveys?
8. In Chapter 7, what does Misako think will happen to her after her divorce becomes public knowledge?
9. How did Takanatsu inform his wife he wanted a divorce?
10. Why is Kaname conflicted about going to the puppet theater with his father-in-law?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze Tanizaki's use of symbolism in the novel "Some Prefer Nettles." What are some examples of symbolism in the novel? What do these symbols represent?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the relationship between Kaname and Misako. Why are they considering divorce? How do they treat each other? What problems are they struggling with in their marriage?
Essay Topic 3
Analyze and interpret at least three of the secondary characters of the novel. What sort of relationships do these characters have with Kaname? Do they have a significant role in the novel? Why or why not? Do these characters influence Kaname's decision to divorce his wife?
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