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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Kiyoaki give Iinuma a key in "Chapter 14"?
(a) So he can take a nap.
(b) So he can meet with his maid.
(c) So he can study in private.
(d) So he can hide some of his money.

3. In "Chapter 6," what does Kiyoaki criticize Satoko for in his letter?
(a) Her lack of education.
(b) Her partying.
(c) Her social status.
(d) Her use of riddles.

4. How old is Kiyoaki in "Chapter 1"?
(a) 17 years old.
(b) 19 years old.
(c) 18 years old.
(d) 20 years old.

5. How does Satoko describe Prince Harunori's dignity when she first meets him?
(a) Powerful.
(b) Boring.
(c) Fake.
(d) Empty.

6. In "Chapter 13," what does Honda say people ignore when looking back on history?
(a) Movements of men.
(b) Individual personalities.
(c) Women.
(d) Social categories.

7. 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.

8. What makes Iinuma feel like he failed Kiyoaki as a tutor?
(a) His inability to learn French.
(b) His lack of interest in everything.
(c) His focus on the sciences.
(d) His interest in sports.

9. 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) Colored mascara.
(d) White face make-up.

10. What makes Baron Shinkawa stand out in Japanese society?
(a) His medals of honor.
(b) His wife.
(c) His car.
(d) His clothes.

11. In what language do the Siamese princes speak to Kiyoaki?
(a) French.
(b) English.
(c) Japanese.
(d) Russian.

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

13. How do Kiyoaki and Satoko help care for the dead dog?
(a) They pick flowers for it.
(b) They lift the dogs legs.
(c) They don't do anything.
(d) They dig a grave.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What year is being celebrated in "Chapter 1"?

2. In Kiyoaki's dream in "Chapter 11," what does he see when he looks into the ring.

3. What role does Kiyoaki have at the New Year's celebration?

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

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

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