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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Kiyoaki sees Satoko in "Chapter 8," what stands out most to him?
(a) Her avoidance of him.
(b) Her smile.
(c) A letter she wrote him.
(d) The way she dresses.

2. In "Chapter 11," why does Satoko want Kiyoaki to skip school?
(a) To pick flowers.
(b) To attend a celebration.
(c) To play in the snow.
(d) To take her to lunch.

3. Who asks Kiyoaki about Satoko coming to the cherry festival?
(a) A neighbor.
(b) His father.
(c) His tutor.
(d) A Siamese prince.

4. How long has Iinuma worked for Kiyoaki's family?
(a) Five years.
(b) Six years.
(c) Four years.
(d) Three years.

5. How is Kiyoaki described in contrast to Honda?
(a) Refined.
(b) Confused.
(c) Dramatic.
(d) Poor.

6. What does Satoko do while kissing Kiyoaki in "Chapter 19"?
(a) She holds his hand.
(b) She laughs.
(c) She runs away.
(d) She cries.

7. In "Chapter 24," why does Chao P say he wants his emerald ring?
(a) To show it off.
(b) To sell it for money.
(c) To give away to a good friend.
(d) To feel connected to the princess.

8. In "Chapter 23," why is Iinuma leaving?
(a) He finished his studies.
(b) He has been fired.
(c) He is running away with the maid.
(d) He feels trapped by Kiyoaki.

9. Why do the two Siamese princes do poorly in school?
(a) They skip frequently.
(b) They already know the material so they are bored.
(c) They don't try at school.
(d) They don't understand Japanese well.

10. How do Kiyoaki and Satoko help care for the dead dog?
(a) They lift the dogs legs.
(b) They dig a grave.
(c) They don't do anything.
(d) They pick flowers for it.

11. How does Kiyoaki say he feels about Satoko when he sees her as a teenager for the first time?
(a) More interested in her.
(b) Entertained by her.
(c) Confused by her.
(d) Less interested in her.

12. In Kiyoaki's dream in "Chapter 11," what does he see when he looks into the ring.
(a) An accident.
(b) His dead uncle.
(c) A woman's face.
(d) A threatening man.

13. What makes Baron Shinkawa stand out in Japanese society?
(a) His car.
(b) His wife.
(c) His medals of honor.
(d) His clothes.

14. In "Chapter 17," how does Kiyoaki describe his feelings for Satoko when she arrives at the cherry festival?
(a) He says he is in love with her.
(b) He says he may love her.
(c) He says he can't really love her.
(d) He says he is still confused.

15. How is Kiyoaki's personal life at school described?
(a) He is isolated.
(b) He has many friends, but no close friends.
(c) He has a few close friends.
(d) He is popular.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Kiyoaki in "Chapter 1"?

2. Why does Iinuma want his flirtation kept secret?

3. When is the Doll Festival?

4. In "Chapter 13," what does Honda say westerners believe about history?

5. How does Kiyoaki feel when Iinuma cries when saying goodbye in "Chapter 23"?

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