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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Kaname and his hosts leave the puppet plays early?
(a) Misako's father begins to feel ill.
(b) To prepare for the next day's pilgrimage.
(c) The show becomes uninteresting.
(d) The theater is too hot and crowded.

2. In Chapter 10, what does Kaname think about the village?
(a) That he would like to live there.
(b) That it reminds him of his hometown.
(c) That it is more modern than some parts of Osaka.
(d) That it is like a place from another era.

3. How do the people in the puppet theater behave?
(a) They are quiet and attentive.
(b) They pay little attention to what's happening on stage.
(c) They seem bored.
(d) They shout at the action on the stage.

4. What does Kaname find disconcerting about Misako's father's and O-hisa's relationship?
(a) The amount of money Misako's father spends on her.
(b) O-hisa's rough treatment of the old man.
(c) Their age gap.
(d) Their lack of affection.

5. What is the Japanese word for the sash O-hisa wears?
(a) Furisode.
(b) Geta.
(c) Kanzashi.
(d) Obi.

6. What does Louise do to make herself more physically appealing?
(a) She wears a wig.
(b) She covers her body in white powder.
(c) She exercises.
(d) She wears revealing clothes.

7. Where has Kaname gone in the past to get a chance to sleep alone?
(a) Resorts.
(b) Takanatsu's house.
(c) On business trips.
(d) To his parents' house.

8. Where have Western-style buildings been erected in Japan?
(a) Only in Tokyo and Osaka.
(b) In areas with many foreign inhabitants.
(c) Mainly on university campuses.
(d) In areas affected by natural disasters.

9. Why does Misako's father send O-hisa to classes?
(a) Because it is common for a woman her age to take lessons.
(b) To make it easier for her to find someone new after he dies.
(c) O-hisa begged him to.
(d) So that she will be more useful around the house.

10. What does Kaname admire in the village?
(a) The lush, tall trees.
(b) The architecture.
(c) The village's calm and quiet.
(d) The friendly citizens.

11. Why is Mrs. Brent crying when Kaname sees her?
(a) She is relieved to see Kaname.
(b) Her business is failing.
(c) She has argued with her husband.
(d) Her brother has died.

12. How often does Kaname visit Louise?
(a) Twice a month.
(b) Once a year.
(c) Once a week.
(d) Every two months.

13. How does Kaname inform Misako's father about their divorce?
(a) He blurts out the news suddenly.
(b) He sends a letter.
(c) Over the telephone.
(d) He tells him over dinner.

14. What does Kaname give Misako permission to do in her affair with Aso?
(a) Sleep with Aso.
(b) Have a child together.
(c) Make wedding plans.
(d) Move in with Aso.

15. Why does Misako's father close his eyes while he sings in Chapter 7?
(a) The candle light hurts his eyes.
(b) He is moved by the music.
(c) He is embarassed.
(d) To pretend to be blind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unique about the puppet theatre Kaname intends to visit in Chapter 9?

2. What instrument does O-hisa play while Kaname and Misako's father talk?

3. Who does Kaname recall while listening to the music in Chapter 7?

4. In Chapter 13, what does Misako wish she had not done?

5. Where does Misako's father stop on his way to the puppet theater?

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