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

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

3. Where does Kaname travel after leaving Misako's father and O-hisa behind in Chapter 11?

4. What does Takanatsu think about Aso's honesty in Chapter 7?

5. Who were the originators of Japanese puppets?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 14, what does Kaname realize he wants?

2. What popular tradition among stylish gentlemen is explained in Chapter 9?

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

4. What does Misako's father explain Kaname did by allowing Misako to see Aso?

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

6. How did Japanese puppet shows originate?

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

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

9. What does Louise claim about her lineage, and what is the truth? What does Louise do to appeal to Kaname?

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

Discuss the motif of adultery in the novel "Some Prefer Nettles." What are some examples of adultery in the novel? Describe Kaname's adulterous relationship with Louise. Describe Misako's adulterous relationship with Aso. How do these relationships affect the marriage between Kaname and Misako?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of divorce in the novel "Some Prefer Nettles." Why do Kaname and Misako want to get a divorce? What is making the decision hard to make? How was divorce viewed by Japanese culture in the 1950's?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of traditional versus modernity in the novel "Some Prefer Nettles." What are some examples of the traditional way or life in the novel? What are some examples of the modern way of life? What does Kaname think of traditional living and modern living?

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