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

2. What does Sachiko think of Taeko seeing Okubata?
(a) She hopes they will break up.
(b) She hopes they will elope.
(c) She wishes Taeko would see how bad Okubata is.
(d) She still hopes they will marry.

3. How many mistresses does Okubata have?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

4. What is Mr. Hashidera's profession?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Architect.
(c) Merchant.
(d) Physician.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Sachiko and Teinosuke go on a trip together in Book III, Chapters 25-30?

2. How does Yukiko treat Okubata when he comes to visit Taeko?

3. Why is the family concerned about the two unwed sisters?

4. Where is Taeko resting while sick?

5. What does Sachiko learn from O-Haru?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Yukiko do in Chapter 26?

2. Why do Yukiko, Taeko, Etsuko, and Sachiko travel by train to Ogaki in Book III, Chapter 1?

3. What furthers the conflict between Sachiko and the main house in Chapter 23?

4. What happens with many of the family's friends in Chapter 29?

5. What decision does Taeko make in Chapter 12?

6. What announcement does Mrs. Itani make in Chapter 27?

7. Who is Mimaki?

8. What is the fault of the family according to Teinosuke?

9. What does Tsuruko seem concerned with in Chapter 22?

10. Who do they meet in Tokyo in Chapter 30?

(see the answer keys)

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