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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When is the Doll Festival?
(a) The Doll Festival is in April.
(b) The Doll Festival is in June.
(c) The Doll Festival is in March.
(d) The Doll Festival is in May.

2. What does Kiyoaki say is similar between him and Satoko when he first sees her as a teenager?
(a) They were both raised by aunts.
(b) They were both raised in noble houses.
(c) They were both raised on a farm.
(d) They were both raised by older siblings.

3. How is Kiyoaki's personal life at school described?
(a) He has a few close friends.
(b) He is isolated.
(c) He has many friends, but no close friends.
(d) He is popular.

4. Why does Iinuma want his flirtation kept secret?
(a) He doesn't want to be fired.
(b) He is embarrassed.
(c) She wants him to keep it secret.
(d) He is a private man.

5. In "Chapter 7," what does Honda say about Kiyoaki's family's values?
(a) They are woman-centered.
(b) They don't have any values.
(c) They are traditional.
(d) They are western.

6. In "Chapter 23," why is Iinuma leaving?
(a) He finished his studies.
(b) He is running away with the maid.
(c) He feels trapped by Kiyoaki.
(d) He has been fired.

7. What does Satoko wear to the cherry festival?
(a) A long-sleeve kimono.
(b) A short-sleeve kimono.
(c) A western style dress.
(d) A pant suit.

8. When Kiyoaki sees Satoko in "Chapter 8," what stands out most to him?
(a) Her smile.
(b) A letter she wrote him.
(c) The way she dresses.
(d) Her avoidance of him.

9. In "Chapter 8," what worries Kiyoaki most about Satoko?
(a) That Honda may charm her.
(b) That she may have read his letter.
(c) That she is too old for him.
(d) That she did accept a marriage offer.

10. In "Chapter 26," what shocks Tadeshina about Kiyoaki during their meeting?
(a) His anger over the marriage.
(b) His money.
(c) His feelings for Satoko.
(d) His indifference toward Satoko's marriage.

11. In Kiyoaki's dream in "Chapter 11," what is his ring made out of?
(a) Diamond.
(b) Ruby.
(c) Emerald.
(d) Onyx.

12. Why does Tadeshina agree to arrange a meeting between Satoko and Kiyoaki in "Chapter 26"?
(a) So she can protect Satoko from the prince.
(b) Because Kiyoaki threatens her.
(c) Because Kiyoaki pays Tadeshina to arrange it.
(d) So Kiyoaki doesn't share Satoko's letter with anyone.

13. What does Kiyoaki's grandmother ask him about in "Chapter 16"?
(a) Food.
(b) His studies.
(c) His mother.
(d) Judo.

14. Who asks Kiyoaki about Satoko coming to the cherry festival?
(a) His tutor.
(b) His father.
(c) A Siamese prince.
(d) A neighbor.

15. What does Satoko say after Kiyoaki kisses her for the first time?
(a) That she loves him.
(b) That she should go home.
(c) That he made a mistake.
(d) That she is sorry.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 8," where does Kiyoaki take the Siamese princes?

2. In "Chapter 23," what makes Kiyoaki feel like he is a man?

3. In Kiyoaki's dream in "Chapter 11," who does the ring belong to?

4. Why does Kiyoaki's father agree to help underwrite Satoko's dowry?

5. Why does Kiyoaki want to go for a boat ride when Honda suggests it?

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