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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 51-55.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the two Siamese princes do poorly in school?
(a) They don't try at school.
(b) They already know the material so they are bored.
(c) They skip frequently.
(d) They don't understand Japanese well.

2. In "Chapter 6," what does Kiyoaki criticize Satoko for in his letter?
(a) Her social status.
(b) Her use of riddles.
(c) Her partying.
(d) Her lack of education.

3. In "Chapter 37," why does the prince's family pick areas of Satoko's education they feel are lacking?
(a) To try to break the marriage contract.
(b) So she can improve them.
(c) So she won't teach that to their children.
(d) To prove that their son is better.

4. Why does Kiyoaki decide to kiss Satoko for the first time?
(a) She recites a lovely poem.
(b) She asks him to.
(c) She closes her eyes.
(d) She puts her head on his shoulder.

5. Why does Kiyoaki's father assure Kiyoaki he can be admitted to Merton College?
(a) Because they have enough money.
(b) Because his high school teachers went there.
(c) Because he knows the dean.
(d) Because of his social rank.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 36," how much longer does Satoko say the affair can continue?

2. What worries Kiyoaki's father most about his affair with Satoko and her pregnancy?

3. What does Kiyoaki do when Satoko offers to end the affair in "Chapter 36"?

4. Where does Kiyoaki's father suggest Kiyoaki attend college?

5. What does Satoko say when Kiyoaki tries to kiss her in "Chapter 19"?

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