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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 9," what does Iinuma say he feels was his responsibility to teach Kiyoaki?
(a) To instill a work ethic.
(b) To teach a passion for the arts.
(c) To refine his movements.
(d) To help him make friends.

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

3. In "Chapter 13," what reason does Kiyoaki give his mother for missing school?
(a) A cold.
(b) A stomach ache.
(c) He forgot to go.
(d) A headache.

4. Who announces Satoko's arrival at the cherry festival?
(a) Kiyoaki.
(b) Chao P.
(c) Kiyoaki's father.
(d) A maid.

5. Why does the Baron Shinkawa arrive early to the cherry festival?
(a) He wants to help Kiyoaki's father get ready.
(b) He likes to arrive early.
(c) He has to arrive before the imperial couple.
(d) He was asked to arrive early.

6. What does Kiyoaki's father say is the cause for the attention on Kiyoaki at the New Year's celebration?
(a) His wealth.
(b) His beauty.
(c) His education.
(d) His sister.

7. Why does Kiyoaki blame Tadeshina for Satoko's marriage to the prince?
(a) Because she let Satoko read the cruel letter.
(b) Because she didn't try to stop Satoko.
(c) Because she introduced Satoko to the prince.
(d) Because Kiyoaki is angry at Tadeshina.

8. In "Chapter 18," what sound starts the traditional dance?
(a) Yelling.
(b) Splashing water.
(c) Breaking sticks.
(d) Dropping stones.

9. In "Chapter 25," what does Kiyoaki do when reminded of his love for Satoko?
(a) He goes to sleep.
(b) He doesn't say anything.
(c) He takes a deep breath.
(d) He eats a feast.

10. In "Chapter 9," what does Iinuma do after praying?
(a) He takes a nap.
(b) He prays again.
(c) He sweeps.
(d) He reads a book.

11. When is the cherry blossom viewing?
(a) The cherry blossom viewing is in April.
(b) The cherry blossom viewing is in March.
(c) The cherry blossom viewing is in June.
(d) The cherry blossom viewing is in May.

12. What does Satoko say when Kiyoaki tries to kiss her in "Chapter 19"?
(a) That she needs to talk to him first.
(b) That she is happy.
(c) That he is a good man.
(d) That it is breaking her heart.

13. What year is being celebrated in "Chapter 1"?
(a) 1911.
(b) 1914.
(c) 1913.
(d) 1912.

14. In "Chapter 16," what does Kiyoaki say he will wound?
(a) Hearts.
(b) Souls.
(c) Minds.
(d) Bodies.

15. When does Satoko meet the Toin family?
(a) At Kiyoaki's father's dinner party.
(b) The cherry festival.
(c) New Year's.
(d) The Doll Festival.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kiyoaki describe Satoko when he first sees her since childhood?

2. In "Chapter 16," when does Kiyoaki visit his grandmother?

3. What does Kiyoaki say is similar between him and Satoko when he first sees her as a teenager?

4. How is Kiyoaki's personal life at school described?

5. In "Chapter 8," what worries Kiyoaki most about Satoko?

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