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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. What does Satoko wear to the cherry festival?
(a) A pant suit.
(b) A short-sleeve kimono.
(c) A western style dress.
(d) A long-sleeve kimono.

2. In "Chapter 21," what does Kiyoaki burn in front of Iinuma?
(a) Iinuma isn't sure.
(b) An envelope.
(c) Money.
(d) Photographs.

3. When is the Doll Festival?
(a) The Doll Festival is in May.
(b) The Doll Festival is in June.
(c) The Doll Festival is in March.
(d) The Doll Festival is in April.

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

5. Why does Kiyoaki decide to kiss Satoko for the first time?
(a) She closes her eyes.
(b) She asks him to.
(c) She puts her head on his shoulder.
(d) She recites a lovely poem.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Iinuma confess to flirting with in "Chapter 10"?

2. What does Kiyoaki's family decide to do with the Doll Festival?

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

4. In "Chapter 18," what sound starts the traditional dance?

5. In "Chapter 24," why does Chao P say he wants his emerald ring?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Kiyoaki's father feel about his role in the 1912 New Year's celebration?

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

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

4. In "Chapter 17," what do the Siamese princes and Kiyoaki talk about before the festival?

5. In "Chapter 38," what does Honda think of the dead mole?

6. In "Chapter 35," why do the two Siamese princes finally return home?

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

8. What is the relationship between chance and will that Honda talks about?

9. In "Chapter 4," what parable does Honda relay to Kiyoaki?

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

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