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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Sachiko, Yukiko, Etsuko and Taeko put on her fine clothes for the trip?
(a) They want to make a good impression to the main house.
(b) They want to be noticed.
(c) They think the trip will be short.
(d) They do not know when the meeting will be.

2. Who does Rosemary spend her last night in Japan with?
(a) Etsuko.
(b) Her best friend Roseanne.
(c) Yukiko.
(d) Her mother.

3. Why is Okubata upset at Sachiko?
(a) Sachiko want Okubata and Taeko to marry immediatly.
(b) Sachiko has Taeko moved to a private hospital.
(c) Sachiko convinced Taeko to postpone the wedding.
(d) Sachiko told Okubata's family about him hosting Taeko.

4. What does the local doctor tell Sachiko Taeko might have?
(a) Anthrax.
(b) Disentry.
(c) Chiken pox.
(d) Scarlet fever.

5. How does Tainosuke explain to Hashidera why Yukiko never married?
(a) During a long phone call.
(b) Face to face.
(c) In a letter.
(d) Through Mrs Itani.

6. What does Mimaki lack?
(a) Money.
(b) Ambition.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Strength.

7. Who transmits the letter from Sawazaki to Sachiko?
(a) Mrs. Sugano.
(b) Mrs. Hashimata.
(c) Mrs. Tokina.
(d) Mrs. Itani.

8. What surgery does Itakura have?
(a) Ear surgery.
(b) Leg surgery.
(c) Arm surgery.
(d) Back surgery.

9. Why do Sachiko, Etsuko and Taeko part ways with Yukiko on their trip back to Osaka?
(a) Yukiko is going to a hospital.
(b) Yukiko is going back to Tokyo.
(c) Yukiko is going to visit their parent's grave.
(d) Yukiko is going to see another matchmaker.

10. What does Yukiko think of Taeko and Okubata?
(a) They should not marry.
(b) They should live together.
(c) They should elope.
(d) They should marry.

11. Why does Taeko return to Ashiya precipitately?
(a) Itakura has an accident.
(b) Itakura is ill.
(c) Itakura's family wants to negotiate a wedding.
(d) Itakura wants her as a good luck charm for his surgery.

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

13. Why is Sachiko angry at Yukiko?
(a) She refused to go walk with Hashidera.
(b) She invited Hashidera to the house.
(c) She said to Hashidera that she wanted to marry him.
(d) She went and met Hashidera without a chaperone.

14. How many times has Mimaki been married?
(a) Three time.
(b) twice.
(c) Four time.
(d) Never.

15. How do Sachiko, Yukiko, Etsuko and Taeko go to see Sawazaki?
(a) By train.
(b) By bus.
(c) By car.
(d) By boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Taeko ask for money from Tatsuo and Tsuruko?

2. Where is Teinosuke during the recital in Book II, Chapters 28-35?

3. Who joins Mrs. Itani in the quest to find Yukiko a husband in Book III, Chapters 13-18?

4. When is Yukiko introduced to Saigusa?

5. Why is the main house organizing a ceremony?

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