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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. What color sweater does Kikuko wear when she meets Shingo in a garden?
(a) Brown.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) Gray.

2. In Section 2 of "A Blaze of Clouds," what does Yasuko reach for every time the house shakes?
(a) The bed cover.
(b) A candle.
(c) Matchbox.
(d) Shingo's hand.

3. What anniversary of the Buddhist capital is being celebrated?
(a) 1,200.
(b) 700.
(c) 1,500.
(d) 500.

4. What direction does Shingo sit facing when the family eats meals together?
(a) West.
(b) South.
(c) North.
(d) East.

5. What day of the week did the maid leave?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Thursday.
(d) Wednesday.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many pistols does Shingo seem to have when he dreams he is a young army officer?

2. What color ribbon does Eiko wear in her hair in Section 3 of Chapter 3?

3. What time does the temple bell usually ring?

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

5. How much older is Yasuko than Shingo?

(see the answer key)

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