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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 21," what does Kiyoaki burn in front of Iinuma?
(a) Photographs.
(b) An envelope.
(c) Money.
(d) Iinuma isn't sure.

2. What do all the women in Kiyoaki's family wear for the New Year's celebration?
(a) No make-up.
(b) White face make-up.
(c) They wear masks.
(d) Colored mascara.

3. What does Kiyoaki tell his mother when she leaves on marriage business in "Chapter 24"?
(a) He wishes her luck.
(b) He says he hopes for the worst.
(c) He tells her it is all a joke.
(d) He doesn't say anything.

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

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

6. In "Chapter 10," who does Satoko bring with her to the celebration?
(a) A friend.
(b) She comes alone.
(c) Her servant.
(d) Her sister.

7. Why does Kiyoaki's father agree to help underwrite Satoko's dowry?
(a) Because he owes money to Satoko's father.
(b) Because of Satoko's family's help with Kiyoaki.
(c) Because he wants to look good.
(d) Because he wants to upset Kiyoaki.

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

9. In "Chapter 16," when does Kiyoaki visit his grandmother?
(a) During winter break.
(b) On a long weekend.
(c) During spring break.
(d) A Wednesday afternoon.

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

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

12. In "Chapter 22," why does Satoko's family submit a petition to the emperor?
(a) For her marriage.
(b) For a restraining order.
(c) For the rights to new land.
(d) For a loan.

13. In "Chapter 17," how does Kiyoaki describe his feelings for Satoko when she arrives at the cherry festival?
(a) He says he may love her.
(b) He says he is in love with her.
(c) He says he can't really love her.
(d) He says he is still confused.

14. In Kiyoaki's dream in "Chapter 11," who does the ring belong to?
(a) The emperor.
(b) One of the Siamese princes.
(c) Satoko.
(d) Honda.

15. How does Kiyoaki feel at the Omiyasama Festival?
(a) Angry.
(b) Calm.
(c) Sad.
(d) Indifferent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Kiyoaki see Satoko for the first time since childhood?

2. In "Chapter 21," what does Kiyoaki say about Satoko's offer of marriage?

3. When does Satoko meet the Toin family?

4. In "Chapter 14," what does Iinuma hear in the ceiling?

5. How is Kiyoaki described in contrast to Honda?

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