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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Kiyoaki want to go for a boat ride when Honda suggests it?

3. In "Chapter 9," what does Iinuma do after praying?

4. In "Chapter 23," why is Iinuma leaving?

5. Why does the Baron Shinkawa arrive early to the cherry festival?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What happens when Honda and Kiyoaki return home in "Chapter 55"?

8. What happens when Satoko asks the Abbess to help her become a nun?

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

10. How does Kiyoaki's illness affect his ability to get inside the monastery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the symbolism of the emerald ring or the mole. Define symbolism in your discussion and quote the book to support your analysis.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the theme of passion in "Spring Snow." Define theme in your essay and give examples of passion from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

How does the author use traditional Japanese myths in the text? Choose a few myths to discuss, define their significance, and how they contribute to the text, giving examples of their use from the novel.

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