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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) Honda.
(b) The emperor.
(c) One of the Siamese princes.
(d) Satoko.

2. What year is being celebrated in "Chapter 1"?
(a) 1914.
(b) 1912.
(c) 1911.
(d) 1913.

3. Who does Iinuma confess to flirting with in "Chapter 10"?
(a) Another tutor.
(b) Kiyoaki's cousin.
(c) Satoko.
(d) A maid.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tadeshina agree to arrange a meeting between Satoko and Kiyoaki in "Chapter 26"?

2. What does Satoko wear to the cherry festival?

3. In "Chapter 8," what worries Kiyoaki most about Satoko?

4. In "Chapter 8," where does Kiyoaki take the Siamese princes?

5. In "Chapter 23," what makes Kiyoaki feel like he is a man?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Satoko respond when she first finds out she is pregnant?

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

3. In "Chapter 20," what angers Kiyoaki about Satoko?

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

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

6. In "Chapter 21," how does Kiyoaki share his feelings about Satoko's engagement with his family?

7. What are the spring festivities in "Chapter 16"?

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

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

10. How does Iinuma say goodbye to Kiyoaki?

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