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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. Who does Sachiko receive a letter from in Book I, Chapters 23-29?
(a) Yukiko.
(b) Tatsuo.
(c) Taeko.
(d) Mrs Itani.

2. Who saves Taeko?
(a) Itakura.
(b) Okubata.
(c) Teinosuke.
(d) Sachiko.

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

4. Who has final say in the decision to marry Yukiko to Segoshi?
(a) Yukiko.
(b) The main house.
(c) Tainosuke.
(d) Sachiko.

5. Why is the family concerned about the two unwed sisters?
(a) They are proof the family failed to find them husbands.
(b) They cannot participate in the celebration as single women.
(c) They are proof that something is wrong with them.
(d) Suitors could crash the celebrations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the main house of the Makioka family?

2. Why is Tatsuo opposed to Taeko learning sewing?

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

4. What does Sachiko ask Yukiko in the car on their way home?

5. Who is the oldest sister?

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