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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the exchange system by which everyday things are bought and sold in Gion called in the novel?
(a) The black market.
(b) The housewives' market.
(c) The gray market.
(d) The red market.

2. What does Pumpkin leave the okiya to get for Hatsumomo in chapter 20?
(a) Noodles.
(b) A shamisen.
(c) Hairpins she loaned to Korin.
(d) Her boyfriend.

3. Where has Nobu arranged to send Sayuri?
(a) To Mr. Tachibana's estate.
(b) To Mr. Arashino's estate.
(c) To the Baron's estate.
(d) To the Chairman's estate.

4. What does Mameha tell her maid to do with Chiyo when she sees her the first time after a long absence?
(a) Fix her hair.
(b) Put her in a kimono.
(c) Give her some proper shoes.
(d) Give her a bath.

5. What is Sayuri wearing when she arrives at the Suruya Inn to visit the General after she hears that the geisha districts are to be closed?
(a) One of Mother's kimono.
(b) Peasant's clothing.
(c) One of Mameha's kimono.
(d) A military uniform.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which teahouse does Mameha entertain Dr. Crab at the end of chapter 20?

2. What does Pumpkin say she'd rather drink when Hatsumomo insists she drink a beer with her at the beginning of chapter 20?

3. What does Sayuri compare herself to in explaining to Pumpkin the desperate situation she's in?

4. What is a momoware?

5. Who is Hatsumiyo?

(see the answer key)

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