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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 7," what event does Honda reflect upon?
(a) A funeral.
(b) A wedding.
(c) A birthday.
(d) A ceremony.

2. 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 still confused.
(c) He says he can't really love her.
(d) He says he is in love with her.

3. Where does Kiyoaki see Satoko for the first time since childhood?
(a) Underneath some trees.
(b) In town.
(c) By a waterfall.
(d) At a train station.

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

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

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

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

8. Who does Iinuma confess to flirting with in "Chapter 10"?
(a) Another tutor.
(b) Kiyoaki's cousin.
(c) Satoko.
(d) A maid.

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

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

11. In "Chapter 15," how does Satoko confess her feelings to Kiyoaki?
(a) With a poem.
(b) With a song.
(c) With a painting
(d) With a letter.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kiyoaki feel when Iinuma cries when saying goodbye in "Chapter 23"?

2. How does Kiyoaki say he feels about Satoko when he sees her as a teenager for the first time?

3. In "Chapter 9," what does Iinuma say he feels was his responsibility to teach Kiyoaki?

4. How do Kiyoaki and Satoko help care for the dead dog?

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

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