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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Kaname react to the puppet shows?
(a) He is riveted by them.
(b) He is embarassed by them.
(c) He is bored by them.
(d) He is offended by them.

2. How is Misako and Kaname's relationship affected when Takanatsu is around?
(a) They have a happier manner with each other.
(b) They easily get angry with each other.
(c) They act just the same as they normally do.
(d) They stop talking to each other.

3. What does Misako expect to happen when news of her divorce comes out?
(a) She will have to move to another neighborhood.
(b) He father will invite her to live with him.
(c) Rumors will spread about her.
(d) Hiroshi will turn against her.

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

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(b) As an outdated institution.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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, where do Kaname and Takanatsu go together?

2. What does Kaname say he and Misako cannot find in one another?

3. Why does Kaname think Misako is in a hurry to get home after the puppet show?

4. Why does Misako follow Takanatsu to his room in Chapter 7?

5. What grade is Kaname and Misako's son in?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Misako note about Peony's behavior when Peony and Kaname meet her at the train station? How does this relate to Kaname?

2. Why is Misako glad that Takanatsu is taking Hiroshi to Tokyo for a few days?

3. In Chapter 5, what personality trait do Kaname and Takanatsu acknowledge that Kaname and Misako share?

4. What does Hiroshi worry about the trip Takanatsu invites him on to Tokyo?

5. Why does Misako think communication is improved with Kaname when Takanatsu mediates?

6. What does Kaname suspect Misako would rather do instead of attending the puppet theater?

7. What does Misako notice about her relationship with Kaname when Takanatsu is around? To what does she attribute this difference?

8. What is at risk for Misako when she and Kaname divorce?

9. Why does Kaname wish Misako was a loose woman?

10. In Chapter 7, what does Misako think will happen to her after her divorce becomes public knowledge?

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