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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 13, what color flowers grow in front of the house that had sunflowers growing last year?
(a) Blue.
(b) Yellow.
(c) White.
(d) Pink.

2. Where does Kikuko agree to meet Shingo when she leaves her family's home?
(a) Karesansui Gardens.
(b) Shinjuku Garden.
(c) Chaniwa Garden.
(d) Tsukiyama Gardens.

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

4. When carbon radiation tests were performed on some lotus seeds, how old were the seeds determined to be?
(a) 2,000 years old.
(b) 500 years old.
(c) 2,500 years old.
(d) 1,000 years old.

5. How old was the woman with whom Aihara attempted to commit suicide?
(a) 21.
(b) 28.
(c) 19-20.
(d) 25-26.

6. What are the dresses made from that Kikuko brings Fusako from Tokyo?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Polyester.
(c) Rayon.
(d) Silk.

7. How many times had it snowed that spring?
(a) 12.
(b) 11-13.
(c) 6.
(d) 5-8.

8. How old was the president of a boat and yacht company who disappeared?
(a) 67.
(b) 69.
(c) 71.
(d) 74,

9. What is Mrs. Ikeda wearing when Shingo goes to talk with Kinu about her pregnancy?
(a) Kimono.
(b) Navy blue skirt.
(c) Suit.
(d) Blue dress.

10. What type of flowers does Shingo see outside the train window in Chapter 15, Section 4?
(a) Hyacinths.
(b) Sunflowers.
(c) Lilies.
(d) Daisies.

11. How old is the geisha who sits on Shingo's lap when he sees several geisha home?
(a) 4-5 years younger than Kikuko.
(b) Kikuko's age.
(c) 31.
(d) 25.

12. What color flowers bloomed on some ancient lotus seeds?
(a) White.
(b) Lavender.
(c) Pink.
(d) Yellow.

13. Whose dying words does Shingo mention in Chapter 12, Section 3?
(a) Baba Kocho.
(b) Takahashi Kazumi.
(c) Abe Kobo.
(d) Mori Ogai.

14. What color obi is Kikuko wearing at the beginning of Chapter 12?
(a) Red.
(b) Blue.
(c) Green.
(d) Yellow.

15. What type of tree is over the bench where Kikuko waits to meet Shingo?
(a) Cherry.
(b) Gingko.
(c) Wild plum.
(d) Maple.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of dwarf trees does the tobacconist have?

2. What had Shingo attended at the garden where he meets Kikuko?

3. How long does Shingo want to rest in the ground?

4. What type of eggs does Shingo dream about in Chapter 15, Section 2?

5. Where did a scientist from Tohoku University find lotus seeds?

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