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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. Where does Misako's father take her in Chapter 14?

2. How does Kaname think Misako's father treats O-hisa?

3. What does Louise ask Kaname for before he leaves in Chapter 12?

4. What does Kaname decide at the end of the novel?

5. In Chapter 14, what kind of woman does Kaname admit that he wants?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. At the end of Chapter 12, what makes Kaname think it is unacceptable for him to stay with Misako?

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

7. How did Japanese puppet shows originate?

8. Describe the puppet theater in Chapter 11.

9. Why does Kaname decide to send a letter to Misako's father to tell him about their divorce? What does Misako's father tell Kaname after he finds out?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What struggles does Kaname face throughout the novel? What are the causes of these struggles? How does he overcome them?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and interpret the character Kaname. What are his defining character traits? What role does he have in the novel? Is he an influential character? Why or why not? What major events take place in his life during the narrative? How do these events impact his life?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the motif of choices in the novel "Some Prefer Nettles." What choices is Kaname struggling with? How will these decisions affect his life? What factors are involved in his decision?

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