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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. Where are Mrs Stoltz's children?

2. How many sisters form the Makioka family according to Book I, Chapters 1-9?

3. How old is Taeko?

4. Who has final say in the decision to marry Yukiko to Segoshi?

5. Why does the main house stay in the small house in Tokyo?

Short Essay Questions

1. What underling theme is further developed in Chapter 12 through the Stoltz family?

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

3. What does Okubata claim in Chapter 18?

4. What opinion does Yukiko have on the marriage issue in Chapter 17?

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

6. Why do the Makoika sisters stand out according to Chapter 19?

7. Who overshadows Yukiko?

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

9. What measures does Teinosuke go to to assure Segoshi of Yukiko's health during the mutual investigations in Chapters 12-14?

10. What problem revolves around Yukiko according to Book I, Chapter 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of social propriety and appearance based on the character of Yukiko.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role that Taeko plays in the novel and how and why she breaks from Japanese tradition.

Essay Topic 3

Compare the relationship between Taeko and Itakura with Taeko and Okubata.

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