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

2. How does Kiyoaki feel when Iinuma cries when saying goodbye in "Chapter 23"?
(a) Pleased.
(b) Disgusted.
(c) Sad.
(d) Confused.

3. In "Chapter 9," what does Iinuma do after praying?
(a) He prays again.
(b) He reads a book.
(c) He takes a nap.
(d) He sweeps.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kiyoaki feel at the Omiyasama Festival?

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

3. In "Chapter 7," what does Honda say about Kiyoaki's family's values?

4. Who helps Satoko try to reach Kiyoaki by phone in "Chapter 21"?

5. In "Chapter 17," how does Kiyoaki describe his feelings for Satoko when she arrives at the cherry festival?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Honda think of a photograph from the Russo-Japanese war in "Chapter 28"?

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

3. What does Kiyoaki realize in "Chapter 25"?

4. What role do Kiyoaki's parents play in Satoko's engagement?

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

6. Why does Kiyoaki prefer Chao P?

7. What does Tadeshina do after writing a letter to Kiyoaki's father?

8. What does Kiyoaki do after mailing his letter to Satoko in "Chapter 6"?

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

10. In "Chapter 34," how does Kiyoaki help Satoko travel in secrecy?

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