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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book I, Chapters 17-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Taeko?
(a) 42.
(b) 19.
(c) 25.
(d) 31.

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

3. What does Yukiko ask Sachiko for concerning the new suitor?
(a) To tell her everything about him.
(b) To conduct a close investigation.
(c) To let her meet him alone.
(d) To not meet him before the investigation is complete.

4. What does Sachiko ask Yukiko in the car on their way home?
(a) What Segoshi told her.
(b) If she wants to take her time before marrying Segoshi.
(c) What she thinks of Segoshi.
(d) If she wants to meet another man.

5. Who is Segoshi according to Book I, Chapters 10-16?
(a) Sachiko's suitor.
(b) Yukiko's potential husband.
(c) Sachiko's brother.
(d) Etiko's husband.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sachiko receive in the mail from a former classmate?

3. Where do Yukiko and Taeko go for the new year celebrations?

4. What do Taeko, Sachiko and Teinosuke think during the dinner?

5. How many sisters form the Makioka family according to Book I, Chapters 1-9?

(see the answer key)

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