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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 8," where does Kiyoaki take the Siamese princes?

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

3. Why does Kiyoaki's father agree to help underwrite Satoko's dowry?

4. What role does Kiyoaki have at the New Year's celebration?

5. In "Chapter 16," what does Kiyoaki say he will wound?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In "Chapter 17," what do the Siamese princes and Kiyoaki talk about before the festival?

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

4. What does Tadeshina do after writing a letter to Kiyoaki's father?

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

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

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

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

9. What does Kiyoaki do after mailing his letter to Satoko in "Chapter 6"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Tadeshina and Iinuma. Consider their relationships with Kiyoaki and Satoko, as well as how they feel about their social status.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the impact of war on this novel. Consider the Russo-Japanese War, as well as the emotional war Honda discusses. Give examples of the impacts of each by quoting the novel.

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