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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Kiyoaki want to go for a boat ride when Honda suggests it?
(a) He doesn't like Honda.
(b) He dislikes getting dirty.
(c) He doesn't have a boat.
(d) He is afraid of water.

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

4. In Kiyoaki's dream in "Chapter 11," what does he see when he looks into the ring.
(a) His dead uncle.
(b) An accident.
(c) A threatening man.
(d) A woman's face.

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

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

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

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

9. In "Chapter 23," what makes Kiyoaki feel like he is a man?
(a) His relationship with women.
(b) The mastery of his feelings.
(c) His age.
(d) A compliment from a prince.

10. After his first kiss with Satoko, what does Kiyoaki regret?
(a) Skipping school.
(b) Using a rickshaw.
(c) Taking Satoko home.
(d) Kissing Satoko.

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

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

13. In "Chapter 15," why does Kiyoaki throw away his early letter drafts to Satoko?
(a) Because he isn't being authentic.
(b) Because his spelling is horrible.
(c) Because he doesn't want to write to her anyway.
(d) Because he believes he sounds weak.

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

15. What happened to Kiyoaki's brothers?
(a) They died in the war.
(b) They both ran away.
(c) They moved out of the country.
(d) They got lost while mountain climbing.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 13," what does Honda say someone must believe in if they believe in chance?

2. In "Chapter 15," how does Satoko confess her feelings to Kiyoaki?

3. What bothers Honda most about his friendship with Kiyoaki?

4. In "Chapter 15," why does Kiyoaki keep giving Iinuma the key?

5. What does Kiyoaki's grandmother ask him about in "Chapter 16"?

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