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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. What bothers Honda most about his friendship with Kiyoaki?

2. How much older is Satoko than Kiyoaki?

3. When is the cherry blossom viewing?

4. Who announces Satoko's arrival at the cherry festival?

5. In "Chapter 13," what does Honda say someone must believe in if they believe in chance?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In "Chapter 10," what agreement do Kiyoaki and Iinuma reach?

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

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

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

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

8. What is Kiyoaki and Satoko's first kiss like?

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

10. What happens when Satoko visits the Gesshu Monastery after her abortion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the class system in place in "Spring Snow"? How does this system affect the characters, the plot and the major themes of this novel? What does the author have to say about the class system?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze three specifics of Japanese society that complicate Kiyoaki's character and plot line.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the role of education in Kiyoaki's society. How does this affect Kiyoaki? Give examples and quotes from the book to support your discussion.

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