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

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

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

4. When Kiyoaki sees Satoko in "Chapter 8," what stands out most to him?
(a) The way she dresses.
(b) Her avoidance of him.
(c) Her smile.
(d) A letter she wrote him.

5. In "Chapter 13," what does Honda say westerners believe about history?
(a) They believe it is a noble subject.
(b) They believe only western history matters.
(c) They believe it doesn't predict the future.
(d) They believe they can change it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kiyoaki feel at the Omiyasama Festival?

2. In "Chapter 22," why does Satoko's family submit a petition to the emperor?

3. What does Kiyoaki's father say is the cause for the attention on Kiyoaki at the New Year's celebration?

4. In "Chapter 13," what does Honda say people ignore when looking back on history?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Kiyoaki sees Satoko board a train in "Chapter 42"?

2. What happens when Kiyoaki and his friends first arrive at the villa in "Chapter 31"?

3. Why does Kiyoaki regret taking Satoko home after their first kiss?

4. How does Kiyoaki feel about going away to college?

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

6. In "Chapter 13," what does Honda say about history?

7. What do Honda and the senior nun talk about?

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

9. When does Kiyoaki see Satoko again since their childhood? Does he see her differently?

10. After visiting Satoko at the monastery, what solutions do Kiyoaki's parents come up with to get her out?

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