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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Blaze of Clouds, The Chestnuts, and A Dream of Islands.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. n Chapter 3, to whom does Yasuko say that a kerchief belonged to that Fusako had?
(a) Kikuko.
(b) Fusako.
(c) Yasuko's sister.
(d) Yasuko's brother.

2. In a eulogy, how many years did a woman painter wear her hair straight back and held in place by a comb?
(a) 50.
(b) 25.
(c) 37.
(d) 46.

3. What is the month at the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) October.
(b) September.
(c) August.
(d) July.

4. How long have Yasuko and Shingo been married?
(a) 38 years.
(b) More than 30 years.
(c) About 40 years.
(d) 25 years.

5. What does Shingo buy at the fishmonger's after work in Chapter 1?
(a) Whelks.
(b) Prawns.
(c) Lobster.
(d) Herring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of a maid Shingo attempts to remember?

2. When did Yasuko begin to look younger than Shingo?

3. With whom did a geisha consider committing suicide?

4. What was Aida drinking in one of Shingo's dreams?

5. How many days does Shingo believe it will take to bring Fusako back?

(see the answer key)

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