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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Chapters 25-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Fuchigami give Izzy when she gets into the car at the airport?
(a) A Japanese phrase book.
(b) An itinerary.
(c) A book on palace etiquette.
(d) A map of the palace.

2. Whose marriage is written about in the newspaper article that begins the book?
(a) The Japanese Prime Minister's.
(b) The Japanese emperor's.
(c) A Japanese prince's.
(d) A Japanese princess's.

3. What surprises Izzy about the way the empress first addresses her?
(a) The empress uses her nickname, "Izzy," rather than calling her "Izumi."
(b) The empress calls her "granddaughter" rather than using her name.
(c) The empress calls her by her official court name.
(d) The empress uses an honorific that expresses affection.

4. As Mariko dresses Izzy and washes her face in Chapter 18, to what does Izzy compare herself?
(a) A corpse.
(b) A baby.
(c) A pet.
(d) A doll.

5. Where does Izzy notice that her father seems more relaxed?
(a) In his office.
(b) In the car.
(c) At the table.
(d) Outdoors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the passenger in the Rolls Royce following the one that Izzy rides in?

2. In Chapter 22, what does Izzy confess to Akio she did soon after meeting him for the first time?

3. What shape does the chef at the airport carve a radish into for Izzy?

4. In Chapter 8, what is Izzy unpleasantly surprised to find out is happening before dinner?

5. Why does Akio feel that he is in Izzy's debt in Chapter 21?

(see the answer key)

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