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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. During rush hour, how often do trains on the Yokosuka Line run?
(a) Every 15 minutes.
(b) Every 20 minutes.
(c) Every 30 minutes.
(d) Every 10 minutes.

3. Where did a scientist from Tohoku University find lotus seeds?
(a) Manchuria.
(b) Laos.
(c) Vietnam.
(d) Korea.

4. When Eiko tells Shingo that Kinu is pregnant, how far along is Kinu?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 4 months.
(c) 5 months.
(d) 3 months.

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

6. What time does the temple bell usually ring?
(a) 6.
(b) 7.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

7. What wakes Shingo after he dreams that he has a long beard?
(a) Wind.
(b) Rain.
(c) Dog barking.
(d) Shuichi and Kikuko talking.

8. The woman who disappeared with her husband had a sister she visited before she left. How old was the sister?
(a) 60s.
(b) 90s.
(c) 80s.
(d) 70s.

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

10. Who has to tie Shingo's tie in Chapter 16?
(a) Yasuko.
(b) Kikuko.
(c) Shuichi.
(d) Fusako.

11. What day of the week is it at the beginning of Chapter 15, Section 3?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Wednesday.
(d) Tuesday.

12. When did Viscount Takagi die?
(a) 1951.
(b) 1943.
(c) 1954.
(d) 1948.

13. How many years has Shingo had his office career?
(a) 50.
(b) 40.
(c) 30.
(d) 45.

14. What type of dwarf trees does the tobacconist have?
(a) Wild plum.
(b) Camellia.
(c) Maple.
(d) Pine.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What plant grows under Shingo's cherry tree?

2. What type of flowers does Kikuko have by a tea tray in Chapter 9?

3. What anniversary of the Buddhist capital is being celebrated?

4. What do tourists pay to ring the bell for the anniversary celebration?

5. What does Shingo buy after Kikuko gives the family gifts?

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