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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sayuri compare her encounter with the Chairman to at the beginning of chapter 19?
(a) A temple bell.
(b) A gentle stream.
(c) A cherry blossom.
(d) An incense offering.

2. What does Mameha tell Sayuri to show to men when she's filling their teacups?
(a) Her arm.
(b) The nape of her neck.
(c) More charm.
(d) More respect.

3. Who does Auntie say will end up in a jorou-ya if she ever gets what she deserves?
(a) Pumpkin.
(b) Hatsumomo.
(c) Chiyo.
(d) Yoko.

4. What does Sayuri compare herself to in explaining to Pumpkin the desperate situation she's in?
(a) A cockroach.
(b) An ant.
(c) A maid.
(d) A zucchini.

5. What gift does Nobu present to Sayuri?
(a) A decorative sake cup.
(b) A pair of chopsticks.
(c) A hair ornament.
(d) A silk obi.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 12 what does the narrator say she did NOT study?

2. Who tells Sayuri that everything is fine after the Baron has misused her?

3. What does Sayuri think about while on the train on her way to Hakone?

4. What are tsutsumi, okawa, and taiko?

5. After she learns that Mother will be adopting Pumpkin, how much time does Mameha say she and Sayuri have to ensure Sayuri's success?

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