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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Misako's father's mistress?
(a) O-hisa.
(b) Arisa.
(c) Meisa.
(d) Sakura.

2. What does Misako comment Kaname always likes in Chapter 6?
(a) Something new.
(b) Western things.
(c) Antique things.
(d) Things that remind him of childhood.

3. What season is it in Chapter 6?
(a) Autumn.
(b) Spring.
(c) Winter.
(d) Summer.

4. What does Misako tell Takanatsu that she is in Chapter 7?
(a) Confused.
(b) A loose woman.
(c) A horrible mother.
(d) Bored to death.

5. Why is Takanatsu regarded as an authority on divorce?
(a) He is divorced.
(b) He is a lawyer.
(c) He has written a book on the subject.
(d) His parents are divorced.

6. What does Kaname say he will not do after he divorces?
(a) See Hiroshi.
(b) Fall into bad habits.
(c) Stay in Osaka.
(d) Remarry.

7. Why does Kaname think Misako is in a hurry to get home after the puppet show?
(a) Because she is exhausted.
(b) She wants to see their son.
(c) So she can get to the market.
(d) So she can see Aso.

8. If Kaname and Misako act carelessly, what might happen when they divorce?
(a) They will be ruined socially.
(b) They will be financially ruined.
(c) They could lose their son.
(d) Kaname might lost his job.

9. Where does Takanatsu live?
(a) America.
(b) Sapporo.
(c) China.
(d) Korea.

10. What does Takanatsu offer to do for Kaname in Chapter 5?
(a) Speak to his father-in-law.
(b) Speak to Hiroshi.
(c) Recommend a lawyer.
(d) Let Kaname stay at his house.

11. How does Misako describe marriage?
(a) As an oppressive ritual.
(b) As a sense of security.
(c) As different than anyone expects.
(d) As an outdated institution.

12. What might make Misako's boyfriend unwilling to marry her?
(a) If Misako has custody of her son.
(b) If Kaname refuses to pay her alimony.
(c) If Misako's father disowns her.
(d) If she stays with Kaname much longer.

13. In Chapter 5, what does Kaname realize he has been looking for for his entire marriage?
(a) Another woman to replace Misako.
(b) A sign that Misako is proud of him.
(c) A way out of the marriage.
(d) A way to connect with Misako.

14. How does Misako expect people will view Kaname after their divorce?
(a) As a monster.
(b) With admiration.
(c) As a womanizer.
(d) With pity.

15. What is the name of Kaname and Misako's son?
(a) Yuki.
(b) Hiroshi.
(c) Junichi.
(d) Satoshi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What style does the music and theater of Osaka follow?

2. To what does Kaname compare the portrayal of women in Japanese theater?

3. Who is Takanatsu?

4. What has Aso not promised Misako?

5. At the beginning of the novel, what kind of show are Kaname and Misako thinking about going to?

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