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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 is there tension between Taeko and Yukiko?

2. Where is Taeko resting while sick?

3. Who transmits the letter from Sawazaki to Sachiko?

4. What is Miyoshi's occupation?

5. Why is Mrs. Itani selling her shop?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Yukiko do in Chapter 26?

5. What do Sachiko and Yukiko ignore in Chapter 19?

6. What does Sachiko learn about Taeko in Chapter 9?

7. What decision does Taeko make in Chapter 12?

8. What does Sawazaki say in his letter in Book III, Chapter 7?

9. What does Sachiko sense about Sawazaki?

10. Why is there tension between the main house and the rest of the family in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the significance of the setting of the novel "The Makoika Sisters".

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how Yukiko is contrasted with her sisters.

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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