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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fruit does Kiyoaki eat with Honda in "Chapter 28"?
(a) Lemons.
(b) Blueberries.
(c) Watermelon.
(d) Strawberries.

2. In "Chapter 31," what makes the Siamese princes drop to their knees?
(a) Two beautiful women.
(b) A Buddha statue.
(c) Their gratitude to Kiyoaki's father.
(d) The trip over a branch.

3. Who do the nuns tell Kiyoaki will help him in "Chapter 52"?
(a) The Abbess.
(b) He must help himself.
(c) The gardener.
(d) A monk.

4. In "Chapter 53," why does Honda want Kiyoaki to leave for Tokyo?
(a) Because of his health.
(b) Because he is in trouble with the emperor.
(c) Because of his depression.
(d) Because Satoko asked him to.

5. Why does Kiyoaki refuse to give Tadeshina Satoko's letter in "Chapter 27"?
(a) Tadeshina forgets to ask for the letter.
(b) Satoko asks for it instead.
(c) He is emotionally attached to it.
(d) He wants to use it as blackmail.

6. Why does Kiyoaki fear he can't see Satoko in "Chapter 51"?
(a) Because he isn't sure where she is.
(b) Because he fears she will send him away.
(c) Because her father threatened to kill him.
(d) Because he doesn't have the money.

7. What does Kiyoaki say when Satoko says the affair must end because she will be married?
(a) He says she is making a mistake.
(b) He says she knows what is best.
(c) He says he loves her too much.
(d) He says he wants a second chance.

8. In "Chapter 36," what season is it when Kiyoaki and Satoko become more careful about their meetings?
(a) Summer.
(b) Winter.
(c) Spring.
(d) Fall.

9. What does Kiyoaki say leaves with the two Siamese princes?
(a) His companions.
(b) His childhood.
(c) His honesty.
(d) His love.

10. In "Chapter 49", what makes Kiyoaki feel isolated during his spring break?
(a) Not having Satoko.
(b) His parents won't talk to him.
(c) Honda is out of town.
(d) Having nothing to do.

11. When does Kiyoaki confess his affair to Satoko to his father?
(a) When his father hits him in the face.
(b) When his father bribes him with money.
(c) When his father hits him in the back.
(d) When Satoko begs him to in a letter.

12. How does Kiyoaki respond when his school mates ask about Satoko's called off engagement in "Chapter 48"?
(a) He yells at them.
(b) He says little.
(c) He walks away.
(d) He cries.

13. Why does Kiyoaki's father blame himself for Kiyoaki and Satoko's affair?
(a) Because he pressured his son to get involved with a woman.
(b) Because he let Kiyoaki go out alone with Satoko.
(c) Because he had Satoko's father care for Kiyoaki.
(d) Because he never taught Kiyoaki morals.

14. How long is Satoko told she will have to live through ascetic discipline before becoming a nun?
(a) Six months.
(b) A year and a half.
(c) Two years.
(d) One year.

15. What does Kiyoaki do when he reaches the monastery in "Chapter 52"?
(a) He cries.
(b) He tries to break down the door.
(c) He turns around and starts to leave.
(d) He collapses.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 41," what does the count want to know about Tadeshina's letter?

2. In "Chapter 48," who does Kiyoaki find comfort in talking with at school?

3. When Kiyoaki confesses his affair to his father, what does he say about Satoko?

4. What worries Kiyoaki's father most about his affair with Satoko and her pregnancy?

5. What is Honda reminded of when Kiyoaki tells him about his relationship with Satoko in "Chapter 28"?

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