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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Taeko?
(a) 42.
(b) 31.
(c) 25.
(d) 19.

2. What does Teinosuke suggest Sachiko to do in Tokyo?
(a) Not tell Tatsuo about Taeko's classes.
(b) Not let Tatsuo cook.
(c) Stay at an inn.
(d) Not to go to that one restaurant.

3. Who tells Sachiko that Yukiko should live at the main house and not with her?
(a) An aunt.
(b) Taeko.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Tatsuo.

4. How many sisters form the Makioka family according to Book I, Chapters 1-9?
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

5. What classes does Taeko take?
(a) German.
(b) Proper etiquette.
(c) Mechanic.
(d) Dancing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sachiko's party go to Tokyo?

2. Where do Yukiko and Taeko go for the new year celebrations?

3. Who does Sachiko receive a letter from in Book I, Chapters 23-29?

4. What does Taeko's plan have Sachiko think?

5. How old is Yukiko?

Short Essay Questions

1. What event is described in Chapters 4 and 5?

2. Who is Mrs. Itani according to Chapter 2?

3. Who is O-Haru and what traits did she possess based on Chapters 4 and 5?

4. What does Chapter 11 describe about Itakura?

5. What does the dance recital show about Taeko in Chapter 3?

6. Who overshadows Yukiko?

7. What does Okubata claim in Chapter 18?

8. What is Sachiko looking forward to in Chapter 14 and why?

9. What does Yukiko struggle with in Chapters 23 and 24?

10. What breaks the deal for the marriage between Segoshi and Yukiko?

(see the answer keys)

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