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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Satoko say after Kiyoaki kisses her for the first time?
(a) That she is sorry.
(b) That she should go home.
(c) That she loves him.
(d) That he made a mistake.

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

4. In "Chapter 23," why is Iinuma leaving?
(a) He is running away with the maid.
(b) He finished his studies.
(c) He has been fired.
(d) He feels trapped by Kiyoaki.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 13," what does Honda say westerners believe about history?

2. Why does Kiyoaki give Iinuma a key in "Chapter 14"?

3. What does Satoko do while kissing Kiyoaki in "Chapter 19"?

4. When is the cherry blossom viewing?

5. In "Chapter 26," what shocks Tadeshina about Kiyoaki during their meeting?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Kiyoaki try to impress Satoko when he sees her again for the first time since childhood?

2. What happens at the boarding house in "Chapter 27"?

3. How does Iinuma say goodbye to Kiyoaki?

4. In "Chapter 18," how do Kiyoaki's family's guests reveal the order of their society?

5. In "Chapter 5," why is Kiyoaki's father worried about him?

6. In "Chapter 41," what does Tadeshina realize she can blackmail Satoko with?

7. In "Chapter 9," why does Kiyoaki give Iinuma a key to his father's library?

8. Why does Tadeshina agree to set up a meeting between Kiyoaki and Satoko?

9. In "Chapter 53," what confuses Honda about Kiyoaki?

10. What happens when Satoko visits the Gesshu Monastery after her abortion?

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