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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book I, Chapters 23-29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many sisters form the Makioka family according to Book I, Chapters 1-9?
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

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

3. Who took over the Makioka family business at the death of the patriarch?
(a) Sashiko.
(b) Tatsuo.
(c) Etsuko.
(d) Itsubata.

4. Who invites Taeko, Sachiko and Teinosuke for dinner in Book I, Chapters 17-22?
(a) Tatsuo.
(b) Katherina.
(c) Mrs. Itani.
(d) Sagoshi.

5. What does Yukiko sometimes do in the main house?
(a) Cleans in place of her sister.
(b) Brings male friends.
(c) Goes alone to her room and cries.
(d) Argues with her sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the man who took over the family business do in order to insure the continuity of the business?

2. When did Katherina leave Russia?

3. What type of wife does Segoshi profess his preference for?

4. How old was Taeko when she tried to elope?

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

(see the answer key)

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