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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of people are said to have a popular tradition of going on pilgrimage in Chapter 7?
(a) Widows and widowers.
(b) Stylish gentlemen.
(c) Elderly people.
(d) Farmers.

2. What does Misako admit to Kaname when she has a breakdown in Chapter 8?
(a) That she wants a divorce.
(b) That feels she is to blame for their marital problems.
(c) That she has never loved Kaname.
(d) That she has feelings for Aso.

3. Where does Louise claim to be from?
(a) Romania.
(b) Belarus.
(c) Russia.
(d) Poland.

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

5. Why does Misako refuse to see her father in Chapter 13?
(a) She thinks Kaname should go instead.
(b) She doesn't want to argue with O-hisa.
(c) She doesn't want to be lectured.
(d) She feels ashamed.

6. What does Misako express a determination to do in the letter from Takanatsu?
(a) Move abroad.
(b) Remarry.
(c) Have more children.
(d) Find a job.

7. What does Misako inform Kaname that Takanatsu did?
(a) Told Hiroshi about their separation.
(b) Spoke to her father.
(c) Got remarried.
(d) Invited Misako to live in China.

8. What sort of bathroom facilities are provided at the puppet theater?
(a) A ditch.
(b) A row of outhouses.
(c) Modern western-style facilities.
(d) Open air buckets.

9. Where did Japanese puppet plays originate?
(a) Osaka.
(b) Okinawa.
(c) Kyoto.
(d) Awaji.

10. What does Louise ask Kaname for before he leaves in Chapter 12?
(a) For him to help out Mrs. Brent.
(b) For a promise that he will return soon.
(c) For his telephone number.
(d) For a large sum of money.

11. What kind of class has Misako's father NOT sent O-hisa to?
(a) Flower arranging.
(b) Sewing.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Music.

12. Who were the originators of Japanese puppets?
(a) Artists of the Imperial court.
(b) Traveling minstrels.
(c) Farmers.
(d) School children.

13. How long has Misako been seeing Aso for?
(a) Two years.
(b) Six months.
(c) One year.
(d) Three years.

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

15. After meeting Aso, what change did Kaname eventually notice in Misako?
(a) She began to put more effort into her appearance.
(b) She treated Kaname more kindly.
(c) She started to stand up for herself.
(d) She made more friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kaname admit he has been hoping would happen for years?

2. What does O-hisa do for Misako's father at bed time?

3. Why are Western-style buildings being put up in some areas of Japan?

4. What kind of woman does Misako's father say Misako is?

5. In Chapter 14, what kind of woman does Kaname admit that he wants?

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