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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. Whom does Mariko suggest Izzy use as a messenger between her and Akio?
(a) Mariko.
(b) Sachiko.
(c) Yoshi.
(d) Midori.

2. Why does Izzy not receive any phone calls from Japan while she is flying home to California?
(a) The palace is not yet aware of her absence.
(b) She turned her phone off when she left Tokyo.
(c) She left her phone behind in the palace.
(d) She has blocked international numbers on her phone.

3. What does Izzy realize when her father asks about her mother's mug collection?
(a) She realizes that her mother is actually a little eccentric.
(b) She realizes that it was her father who inspired her mother to collect mugs.
(c) She realizes that her father still loves her mother deeply.
(d) She realizes why her mother was so upset when Izzy broke a particular mug.

4. In Chapter 21, when Izzy runs to hug Yoshi, what does he tell her?
(a) In Japan, it is not usual to display affection in public.
(b) Her enthusiasm makes everyone around her happy.
(c) A princess must appear composed at all times.
(d) He regrets that they are cousins and he cannot marry her.

5. When Izzy and her father walk in the garden in Chapter 7, what aspect of royal life does she realize she might struggle to adjust to?
(a) Never being alone.
(b) The elaborate etiquette.
(c) The precise schedules.
(d) Having to dress so formally.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mariko tell Izzy that Izzy cannot go to Akio's parents' house?

2. In Chapter 22, what job does Akio reveal is his dream job?

3. What is Auntie Asako's attitude about the prime minister's marriage to a "narikin" (155)?

4. What does Hanako warn Izzy is true about life at court for women?

5. What does Akio buy for Izzy at the store in Chapter 13?

(see the answer key)

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