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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Scar, In the Rain, and The Cluster of Mosquitoes.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Ikeda bring Shingo to drink when he comes to talk to Kinu?
(a) Black tea.
(b) Orange juice.
(c) Green tea.
(d) Water.

3. How much older is Yasuko than Shingo?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 18 months.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 1 year.

4. What plant grows under Shingo's cherry tree?
(a) Yatsude.
(b) Shirane-Aoi.
(c) Viburnam Furcatum.
(d) Isogiku.

5. How old is Yasuko's aunt?
(a) 70s.
(b) 80s.
(c) 90s.
(d) 60s.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bird is in an ink wash by Watanabe Kazan that Shingo describes?

2. What are the dresses made from that Kikuko brings Fusako from Tokyo?

3. What is Mrs. Ikeda wearing when Shingo goes to talk with Kinu about her pregnancy?

4. What is the name of the spa where Aihara attempted to commit suicide?

5. How old was the woman with whom Aihara attempted to commit suicide?

(see the answer key)

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