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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10 – The Golden Carp (August 1974).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Yuki in Chapter 12, what will Hanae do with the things Yuki leaves behind?
(a) Sell them to a pawn shop.
(b) Throw them away.
(c) Pack them in boxes to store in the attic.
(d) Keep them clean, as if Yuki is not gone.

2. What does Shizuko say about her clothes as she packs them to prepare for a move?
(a) Some clothes are too bright for her now.
(b) Some clothes are too trendy for her now.
(c) Some clothes are too tight for her now.
(d) Some clothes are too drab for her now.

3. Select the character below who says, "I don't pretend. I hate you."
(a) Hanae.
(b) Hideki.
(c) Yuki.
(d) Masa.

4. According to Shizuko, what is the best kind of pottery?
(a) The kind covered in flowers.
(b) The kind sold at department stores.
(c) The kind that you get in China.
(d) The kind that you could use every day.

5. In Chapter 12, what is the first item of clothing that Yuki takes out of the boxes?
(a) Shizuko's favorite green dress.
(b) A pair of knitted mittens.
(c) A skirt that Shizuko made for Yuki.
(d) Shizuko's dark purple kimono.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Shizuko keep all of Yuki's childhood items stored in boxes?

2. What does Hanae's doctor mean when he tells her it is too late?

3. Why does Yuki apologize to Shizuko in Chapter 4?

4. Why does Hanae decide to keep the persimmon teapot in the kitchen?

5. Why does Yuki repack all of the boxes in the attic and leave them behind?

(see the answer key)

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