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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Sachiko tell Yukiko about?
(a) Sushi.
(b) The pictures Itakura took.
(c) Taeko's affairs.
(d) The scene at the recital.

3. What is Yukiko's chaperone not sure of?
(a) Mr. Hashibera financial situation.
(b) Yukiko's interest in getting married.
(c) Mr. Hashidera's interest in getting married.
(d) Mr. Hashidera's daughter willingness to get a stepmother.

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

5. Where do Taeko and Etsuko go while Sawazaki meets Yukiko?
(a) A recital.
(b) A local landmark.
(c) A theater.
(d) A local temple.

6. Why does Hashidera call Yukiko?
(a) To ask her about why she hasn't married yet.
(b) To talk to her about his daughter.
(c) To call off the negotiations.
(d) To ask her to go on a walk with him.

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

8. Who does Sachiko receive a gift from?
(a) Yukiko.
(b) Mrs. Stoltz.
(c) Rosemary.
(d) Her neighbor.

9. Who is at fault for Yukiko's not marrying according to Teinosuke?
(a) The family.
(b) His own.
(c) Her own.
(d) The various suitors.

10. Who is diagnosed with Scarlet Fever?
(a) Sachiko.
(b) Taeko.
(c) Okubata.
(d) Etsuko.

11. Who risked his life to save Taeko during the flood?
(a) Okubata.
(b) Teinosuke.
(c) Itakura.
(d) Sachuko.

12. 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.

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

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

15. Who joins Mrs. Itani in the quest to find Yukiko a husband in Book III, Chapters 13-18?
(a) Mrs. Sakiko.
(b) Mrs. Kitano.
(c) Mrs. Itoki.
(d) Mrs. Niu.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Sachiko, Etsuko and Taeko part ways with Yukiko on their trip back to Osaka?

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

3. Who introduces Saigusa to Yukiko?

4. What does Okubata do during the recital?

5. What does Sachiko learn about Okubata's behavior?

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