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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 – Winter Sky (February 1975).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Shizuko keep all of Yuki's childhood items stored in boxes?
(a) To keep Yuki's things from becoming damaged.
(b) So that Shizuko and Yuki could look at the items when they are older.
(c) Yuki's things get in the way downstairs.
(d) Someday, Yuki may have a daughter who needs these items.

2. What kind of clothes did Shizuko make for Yuki before she died?
(a) Shizuko knitted sweaters in bright red, purple, or turquoise.
(b) Shizuko sewed traditional kimonos in red and green.
(c) Shizuko sewed silk dresses in yellow and white.
(d) Shizuko embroidered butterflies on denim jeans.

3. Where is the novel set in Chapter 1?
(a) Osaka.
(b) Hokkaido.
(c) Tokyo.
(d) Kobe.

4. According to Yuki, what does Hideki think about clothes and makeup?
(a) He used to tell Shizuko to wear more makeup and nicer clothes.
(b) He does not care that much about clothes and makeup.
(c) He thinks women look bad without makeup.
(d) He cannot stand the sight of a woman in makeup.

5. Which of the following events takes place at the end of Chapter 1?
(a) She completes her cleaning projects.
(b) Shizuko takes her own life by turning the gas oven on and inhaling the fumes.
(c) She takes Yuki to the doctor to have her knee stitched.
(d) She confronts her husband about his infidelity.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, who thus far is the only person Yuki daydreams about?

2. Who trips and falls at the beginning of Chapter 7?

3. When Masa asks Yuki to burn incense at the altar and say goodbye to the spirits of her ancestors, why does Yuki refuse to do so?

4. How much longer does Yuki have until she leaves for Nagasaki?

5. What does Yuki do with Mr. Kimura's business card?

(see the answer key)

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