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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. Why does Tatsuo reject Segoshi as a candidate for Yukiko?
(a) He is not rich enough.
(b) His mother may have been mentaly ill.
(c) He was married beofre.
(d) He is too old for Yukiko.

2. Where do Yukiko and Taeko go for the new year celebrations?
(a) Osaka.
(b) Kobe.
(c) Kyoto.
(d) Tokyo.

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

4. What do Taeko, Sachiko and Teinosuke think considering the strange circumstances at the dinner party?
(a) That they did not follow proper protocol.
(b) That their friendship is over.
(c) That they are not welcome.
(d) That they came the wrong day.

5. Who contacts Sachiko about Nomura?
(a) Mrs. Itani.
(b) Mrs. Jimba.
(c) Tatsuo.
(d) Teinosuke.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is O-haru?

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

3. Who has final say in the decision to marry Yukiko to Segoshi?

4. Who does Sachiko receive a letter from in Book I, Chapters 23-29?

5. Who invites Taeko, Sachiko and Teinosuke for dinner in Book I, Chapters 17-22?

(see the answer key)

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