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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On page 268, what word does Izzy use to characterize fairy tales?
(a) "Heartbreaking."
(b) "Bull."
(c) "Cruel."
(d) "Childish."

2. What do both Izzy and her mother accuse one another of at the Black Bear Diner?
(a) Flattering Izzy's father.
(b) Being sloppy.
(c) Acting weird.
(d) Overeating.

3. What gift does Izzy bring her father from Kyoto?
(a) One of the orchids that is her mother's favorite flower.
(b) A photograph of the crane and the pond.
(c) A scroll with kanji she has written.
(d) A painting of the imperial bamboo farm.

4. When Izzy asks her mother, "Why would I go to Japan?" (296), what does her mother reply?
(a) "For love."
(b) "It's where you belong."
(c) "Your father needs you."
(d) "To show yourself you can."

5. What surprising information does Izzy learn from Akio in Chapter 37?
(a) He was not fired from the imperial guard--he quit.
(b) His father is the one who encouraged him to come see Izzy.
(c) He has not yet read the magazine interview she gave to Women Now!
(d) He has been waiting every day at the gates since she returned to Japan.

6. What is the twins' response to Izzy's attempts to help their mother?
(a) Anger.
(b) Relief.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Gratitude.

7. What do Akiko and Noriko make fun of when they and Izzy are cutting the ribbon at the hospital?
(a) Izzy's fast walk.
(b) Izzy's smile.
(c) Izzy's Japanese.
(d) Izzy's clothing.

8. What does Izzy wear under her cardigan during the interview?
(a) A t-shirt with a picture of Tamagotchi on it.
(b) A "Riots, Not Diets" t-shirt.
(c) A t-shirt featuring the fifth-grade picture of the AGG in their denim outfits.
(d) A Mount Shasta High School t-shirt.

9. What word characterizes Hanako's behavior during dinner on the first evening of the Crown Prince's visit?
(a) Flustered.
(b) Dazzled.
(c) Frosty.
(d) Suspicious.

10. What is Izzy doing on the train to Kyoto when Chapter 19 begins?
(a) Practicing her Japanese.
(b) Texting her friends.
(c) Reading a book.
(d) Finishing homework.

11. In Chapter 22, what job does Akio reveal is his dream job?
(a) He wants to be a commercial airline pilot.
(b) He wants to open his own security firm.
(c) He wants to join the Air Self-Defense Force.
(d) He wants to be head of the imperial guard.

12. What does the Crown Prince pay special attention to in Izzy's room?
(a) How small the room is.
(b) Her photos.
(c) How messy the room is.
(d) Her books.

13. What does Hanako express distress about as they hurry to try to catch the imperial motorcade?
(a) Her plants.
(b) Noora's driving.
(c) Her teaching job.
(d) Tamagotchi.

14. What happens when Izzy tries to call Akio?
(a) Akio refuses to speak to her.
(b) Mr. Fuchigami takes her phone away.
(c) The number is disconnected.
(d) Akio's father answers the phone and hangs up on her.

15. Why does Mariko tell Izzy that Izzy cannot go to Akio's parents' house?
(a) Akio has asked that she leave him alone.
(b) Mr. Fuchigami will not let her leave the palace.
(c) Her father will never forgive her.
(d) It is surrounded by reporters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What offer does Izzy make and Akio refuse when they are walking together in the bamboo forest?

2. What gift does the Crown Prince give Izzy when she returns to Tokyo?

3. How long does Izzy spend holed up in her room after she returns from Japan?

4. What argument for their innocence in the exposure of Akio and Izzy's relationship do Akiko and Noriko give?

5. On page 268, what advice does Glory give Izzy about Akio on the car ride home from the airport?

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