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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. Where did Honda's father study law?

2. In "Chapter 7," what event does Honda reflect upon?

3. In "Chapter 16," what embarrasses Kiyoaki's grandmother about his father?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Kiyoaki do when he receives a boat in "Chapter 49"?

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

5. What does Kiyoaki's father do when he learns of Kiyoaki's affair with Satoko?

6. Why do the Siamese prince's fellow students lack sympathy toward them when Chao P loses his ring?

7. What does Honda see in the courthouse in "Chapter 29"?

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

9. In "Chapter 11," what does Kiyoaki dream?

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

Essay Topic 2

How is selfishness a theme in this novel? What is the impact this theme has on the characters and plot development? What message is delivered about selfishness? Define theme and draw examples from the novel to support your discussion on selfishness.

Essay Topic 3

How is this novel a commentary on generation gaps?

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