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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. Why does Tainosuke bring Yukiko to see a doctor?
(a) Segoshi wants a complete physical done of Yukiko.
(b) Yukiko has a bad cough.
(c) Segoshi heard that Yukiko might be in poor health.
(d) Yukiko pretends to be sick.

2. What type of wife does Segoshi profess his preference for?
(a) Independent.
(b) Quiet and traditional.
(c) Accepting western influences.
(d) Active.

3. What does Taeko's plan have Sachiko think?
(a) That taeko wants Okubata to join her.
(b) that Taeko wants to get away from the family.
(c) That Taeko want to test Okubata's willingness to marry her.
(d) That Taeko wants to go away from Okubata.

4. Who is the oldest sister?
(a) Sachiko.
(b) Tsuruko
(c) Yukiko.
(d) Taeko.

5. What does the man who took over the family business do in order to insure the continuity of the business?
(a) Sells shares to family members.
(b) Buys the business.
(c) Marries Itsuko.
(d) Takes the name Makioka.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sachiko not want to urge Yukiko about a new suitor?

2. Who is absent when Taeko, Sachiko and Teinosuke arrive for dinner?

3. Why does Yukiko refuse to marry Nomura?

4. Who tells Mrs. Itani about the canceled marriage?

5. What do Sachiko, Teinosuke, Etsuko and O-Haru write to Yukiko?

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