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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 Kaname decide at the end of the novel?

2. What does Kaname change into on his boat journey?

3. Where has Kaname gone in the past to get a chance to sleep alone?

4. Who does Kaname imagine O-hisa as at the end of Chapter 10?

5. Who were the originators of Japanese puppets?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Kaname note Western-style buildings are erected in Japan?

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

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

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

5. Why do O-hisa and Misako's father have such difficulty tying her kimono sash?

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

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

8. How does Kaname explain Misako has changed in Chapter 14?

9. What does Kaname imagine about O-hisa at the end of Chapter 10?

10. What does Kaname think when he hears Aso will not make Misako any promises?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the motif of dolls in the novel "Some Prefer Nettles." What are some examples of dolls in the novel? What comparison does Kaname make between the dolls and his real life?

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the archetypes found in the novel? Which female archetype would Misako and O-hisa be? What are the different types of women mentioned, and which does Kaname desire?

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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