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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the pillow a geisha uses to protect her hairstyle filled with?
(a) Rice.
(b) Wheat chaff.
(c) Barley hulls.
(d) Barley.

2. Why does Hatsumomo say Sayuri should say "Ah...ah..." at the beginning of chapter 15?
(a) Because she wants Sayuri to show off her tongue.
(b) Because her own voice isn't high enough.
(c) Because she likes the sound of Sayuri's voice.
(d) Because she wants to make fun of the sound of Sayuri's voice.

3. Who comes to get Chiyo and Satsu at the beginning of chapter 3?
(a) Mr. Tanaka's assistant.
(b) Mr. Tanaka.
(c) Their father.
(d) Mrs. Fidget.

4. What does Chiyo compare life to at the beginning of chapter 9 to make her point about change?
(a) The ocean.
(b) A cherry blossom.
(c) A mountain.
(d) A river.

5. What does Chiyo say regularly complicates the task of doing her chores?
(a) Sitting with Granny.
(b) Her hunger.
(c) Her need to cry.
(d) Pumpkin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to a geisha who marries?

2. In which city was Nobu injured?

3. What problem does Sayuri have in trying to pour tea for the Chairman in chapter 17?

4. What's wrong with the kimono Mameha wants Sayuri to put on near the beginning of chapter 18?

5. Why does Pumpkin have so much trouble in music class?

(see the answer key)

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