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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Okubata promise Sachiko?
(a) To stay away from Taeko.
(b) To stop trying to elope with Taeko.
(c) To come visit Taeko.
(d) To pay for the hospital bill.

2. What would have happened had Taeko been discovered at Okubata's?
(a) Taejo would have been forced to move away.
(b) They would have been forced to stop seeing each other.
(c) It would have been a smear on the family.
(d) They would have been forced to marry.

3. What disease is Taeko suspected of having in Book III, Chapters 19-24?
(a) Chiken pox.
(b) Anthrax.
(c) Dysentry.
(d) Scarlet fever.

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

5. What doesn't Taeko come to the house while Teinosuke is home?
(a) For fear of being followed by the maid.
(b) For appearance's sake.
(c) For fear of punishment.
(d) For her own sanity.

6. How does Yukiko treat Okubata when he comes to visit Taeko?
(a) Warmly.
(b) With care.
(c) Coldly.
(d) With a laugh.

7. When does Book III, Chapters 19-24 open?
(a) April.
(b) March.
(c) May.
(d) June.

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

9. When is Yukiko introduced to Saigusa?
(a) Years before.
(b) Weeks before.
(c) Days before.
(d) Months before.

10. What does Sachiko learn from O-Haru?
(a) Okubata is taking the place of head of his family.
(b) Okubata has been thrown out fo the family home.
(c) Okubata is seeing five different women.
(d) Okubata wants to join the army.

11. Where does Taeko return at night?
(a) Hokubata.
(b) The neighbor.
(c) Her friend Isimura.
(d) Her apartment.

12. When are Sachiko, Yukiko, Etsuko and Taeko supposed to meet Saqazaki?
(a) The day of their arrival at Mrs. Sugano's.
(b) The day after their arrival at Mrs. Sugano's.
(c) Three days after their arrival at Mrs. Sugano's.
(d) Two days after their arrival at Mrs. Sugano's.

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

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

15. Where is Taeko at the end of Book III, Chapters 13-18?
(a) With Sachiko.
(b) At Okubata's.
(c) At the main house.
(d) At Taeko's teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news does Taeko receive from Katherine?

2. What is Mimaki from?

3. How many mistresses does Okubata have?

4. What becomes more frequent after the war with China escalates?

5. Who moves to the Stoltz's house?

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