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

Short Answer Questions

1. While watching the trial in "Chapter 29," what does Honda realize he enjoys about Kiyoaki?

2. Who drives Satoko's car in "Chapter 34"?

3. How does Honda help Kiyoaki with Satoko in "Chapter 34"?

4. In "Chapter 37," why does the prince's family pick areas of Satoko's education they feel are lacking?

5. What does Kiyoaki say when Satoko says the affair must end because she will be married?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does Honda play in the novel? Is he simply meant to highlight aspects of Kiyoaki's character, or something else?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the narrator of this novel. What is effective about having a third-person, disconnected narrator? What is ineffective? Define third-person, disconnected narrator in your essay.

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