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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Takanatsu regarded as an authority on divorce?

2. What is the name of Kaname's dog?

3. What does Takanatsu offer to do for Kaname in Chapter 5?

4. What does Kaname acknowledge about his relationship with Misako in Chapter 5?

5. Why does Takanatsu joke that Kaname will ruin his second marriage?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Kaname conflicted about going to the puppet theater with his father-in-law?

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

4. What does Kaname think about on the train ride to the puppet theater?

5. What have Misako and Aso decided together that Aso need not promise her?

6. How did Takanatsu inform his wife he wanted a divorce?

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

8. What does Takanatsu think of Misako's plan to divorce Kaname and marry Aso?

9. What sort of woman does Kaname tell Takanatsu he is looking for? What does Takanatsu joke about Kaname's post-divorce life?

10. What does Takanatsu advise Hiroshi about getting his two dogs to be friends?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Kaname and Misako. Why are they considering divorce? How do they treat each other? What problems are they struggling with in their marriage?

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the archetypes found in the novel? Which female archetype would Misako and O-hisa be? What are the different types of women mentioned, and which does Kaname desire?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of marriage in the novel "Some Prefer Nettles." What problems are Kaname and Misako dealing with in their marriage? What does Kaname think of marriage in general? What does Misako think of marriage in general?

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