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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 Kiyoaki's grandmother ask him about in "Chapter 16"?
(a) His studies.
(b) His mother.
(c) Judo.
(d) Food.

2. In "Chapter 6," why does Kiyoaki buy Satoko theater tickets near his seat, but next to his seat?
(a) He wants to confuse her.
(b) He is keeping his distance for a while.
(c) So they will have a chance encounter.
(d) Because they were the only tickets left.

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

4. How do Kiyoaki and Satoko help care for the dead dog?
(a) They dig a grave.
(b) They don't do anything.
(c) They lift the dogs legs.
(d) They pick flowers for it.

5. In "Chapter 15," why does Kiyoaki keep giving Iinuma the key?
(a) To help him do better in school.
(b) To show that he is like a common man.
(c) To ensure he will keep a secret.
(d) To get Iinuma in trouble.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what language do the Siamese princes speak to Kiyoaki?

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

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

4. When Kiyoaki sees Satoko in "Chapter 8," what stands out most to him?

5. How does Satoko describe Prince Harunori's dignity when she first meets him?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Chapter 24," why do the Siamese princes want to go home?

2. In "Chapter 33," what types of things do Kiyoaki, Honda, and the two princes talk about at the villa?

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

4. In "Chapter 7," what does Honda note about Japanese tradition?

5. How does Kiyoaki interact with the "monster" in "Chapter 48"?

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

7. In "Chapter 50," what happens at the Imperial Poetry Recitation?

8. What makes Honda an unlikely friend for Kiyoaki?

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

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

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