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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 people live in the main house?
(a) 16.
(b) 8.
(c) 11.
(d) 12.

2. What does Sachiko receive in the mail from a former classmate?
(a) A picture of a man named Nomura.
(b) A picture of the two of them.
(c) A ring.
(d) A letter asking for help.

3. Why do Tatsuo and Tsuruko have to move into a smaller house?
(a) The house was more solidly built.
(b) Their lease was canceled on a bigger house.
(c) The price was lower.
(d) The house was in a better neiborhood.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Teinosuke notice on Sachiko?

2. Who took over the Makioka family business at the death of the patriarch?

3. What is Nomura's odd habit?

4. How old is Yukiko?

5. What is not a crucial objection about Nomura?

(see the answer key)

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