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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who recommends sending the police chief to rescue Satoko from Gesshu Monastery?

2. Why does Kiyoaki ask Honda to join him in "Chapter 51"?

3. Why does Kiyoaki meet with Satoko at a boarding house in "Chapter 27"?

4. On the third day at Gesshu Monastery, where do Satoko and Kiyoaki's mothers go?

5. Who does Tadeshina write a letter to before her suicide attempt?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare Tokyo to one of the rural settings in "Spring Snow." How do these settings affect the novel? Define setting and explain how the city verses rural settings impact the flow or speed of the plot and the characters. Give examples from the book to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast at least two symbolic deaths in this novel. Define symbolism and quote the book to support your discussion on symbolic death.

Essay Topic 3

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

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