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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II, Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Itakura's occupation?
(a) Mechanic.
(b) Fisherman.
(c) Photographer.
(d) Merchant.

2. Where is the main house of the Makioka family?
(a) Kyoto.
(b) Kobe.
(c) Tokyo.
(d) Osaka.

3. What is not a crucial objection about Nomura?
(a) He is older than the main house would like.
(b) He is not as well connected the main house would like.
(c) He is not as old as the main house would like.
(d) He is not as rich as the main house would like.

4. Who does Sachiko receive a letter from in Book I, Chapters 23-29?
(a) Mrs Itani.
(b) Yukiko.
(c) Taeko.
(d) Tatsuo.

5. What is Etsuko becoming obsessed with?
(a) Boys.
(b) Going to Tokyo.
(c) Eating.
(d) Cleanliness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sachiko's illness culminate in?

2. Why does Tainosuke bring Yukiko to see a doctor?

3. Why do Tatsuo and Tsuruko have to move into a smaller house?

4. Why is Tatsuo slow to give an answer on the marriage?

5. Who visits Sachiko in Book II, Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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