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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to propose his help to Sachiko In Book II, Chapter 6?

2. Why does Tainosuke bring Yukiko to see a doctor?

3. What is Etsuko becoming obsessed with?

4. Who tells Mrs. Itani about the canceled marriage?

5. What does Yukiko say she will follow?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a "miai" dinner as described in Chapters 10 and 11?

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

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

4. What does Aunt Tominaga insist in Chapter 22?

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

6. Why is O-Haru the topic of converasation between Sachiko and Tsuruko in Chapter 17?

7. Where does Sachiko arrive in Chapter 15?

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

9. What part of Etsuko's composition does Yukiko cross out in Chapter 8?

10. What does Chapter 11 describe about Itakura?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the role that natural occurrences play in the lives of the Makoika sisters.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the relationship between Etsuko and Yukiko and how this role changes throughout the course of the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of Japanese tradition in the novel and how it impacts the lives of the characters.

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