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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. Why does Tatsuo reject Segoshi as a candidate for Yukiko?

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

3. What does Sachiko plan to take Etsuko to?

4. How old was Taeko when she tried to elope?

5. Who is the oldest sister?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Book II, Chapter 1 open?

3. Under what pretext would the family allow Yukiko to return?

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

5. What causes tension in Chapter 6?

6. Who overshadows Yukiko?

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

8. Where does Sachiko arrive in Chapter 15?

9. What does Sachiko's illness culminate in according to Chapter 27?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose two sisters and discuss the relationship between them.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of O-Haru in the novel and examine her actions, traits, and characteristics.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between Sachiko and Teinosuke.

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