3. Where does Okubata get many of the gifts he gave Taeko?
(a) From his brother.
(b) From his parents.
(c) From his family's store.
(d) From the neigbor's house.

4. What does Sachiko think of the match between Yukiko and Sawazaki according to Book III, Chapters 7-12?
(a) She is not optimistic.
(b) She thinks Yukiko can do better.
(c) She is optimistic.
(d) She is excited.

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

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

7. Where does Teinosuke go to meet Mr. Hashidera a few days after he visited Ashiya?
(a) His office.
(b) A Theater.
(c) A riverwalk.
(d) A restaurant.

8. Why is the main house organizing a ceremony?
(a) Sachiko's wedding anniversary.
(b) The anniversary of the death of the sisters' parents.
(c) The cherry blossoms.
(d) The new year.

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

10. What does Sachiko think of Mr. Hashidera?
(a) She is doubtful.
(b) She hates him.
(c) She likes him.
(d) She is indifferent.

11. What is Katherina's final destination?
(a) America.
(b) Russia.
(c) England.
(d) France.

12. Who is Mrs. Stoltz packing with in Book II, Chapters 21-27?
(a) Her younger children.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her maids.
(d) Sachiko.

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

14. What field does Mimaki shown some promise in?
(a) Commerce.
(b) Singing.
(c) Car repair.
(d) Architecture.

15. What becomes more frequent after the war with China escalates?
(a) Metal recycling drives.
(b) Funerals.
(c) Recitals.
(d) Blackouts.