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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III, Chapters 13-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Tatsuo opposed to Taeko learning sewing?
(a) He doesn't want her to be a working woman.
(b) It would be too costly.
(c) It would not be an asset in finding her a husband.
(d) The pay is low.

2. What strikes Tokyo on September 1?
(a) A typhoon.
(b) A earthquake.
(c) A tsunami.
(d) A flood.

3. What does Sachiko sense about Sawzaki?
(a) He wants to court Taeko.
(b) He is not interested in Yukiko.
(c) He want to marry Yukiko.
(d) He is prideful.

4. What bad habit does Okubata take according to Taeko?
(a) Getting drunk with other women.
(b) Beating Taeko.
(c) Stealing from strangers.
(d) Smoking.

5. What is not a crucial objection about Nomura?
(a) He is not as well connected the main house would like.
(b) He is not as old as the main house would like.
(c) He is not as rich as the main house would like.
(d) He is older than the main house would like.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the oldest sister?

3. How many people live in the main house?

4. What does Sachiko ask Teinosuke to approach the main house about?

5. Who takes the initiative to ask for a neighbor's help as the house shows sign of weakness?

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