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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 31," what is said to reveal the spirits of the Siamese princes?
(a) The moon.
(b) The sun.
(c) The clouds.
(d) The rain.

2. Why does Kiyoaki decide to walk part way to the monastery in "Chapter 52"?
(a) Honda took the car that day.
(b) He doesn't have a rickshaw.
(c) He wants fresh air.
(d) He thinks they will let him in if he's on foot.

3. In "Chapter 32," why does Kiyoaki ask Honda to cover for him?
(a) So he can cover up his affair.
(b) So he can return to school.
(c) So he can spend his father's money.
(d) So he can leave for a few days.

4. What makes Tadeshina smile in "Chapter 41," when she thinks about her role in Satoko's life?
(a) How much power she has.
(b) Her paycheck.
(c) How close they have grown.
(d) Her freedom from Satoko's family.

5. How does the count react when Tadeshina tells him about her letter in "Chapter 40"?
(a) He is calm.
(b) He is sad.
(c) He is pleased.
(d) He is angry.

6. Why does Kiyoaki's servant give him a glass of turtle blood?
(a) To help him find love.
(b) To restore his health.
(c) To make a fool out of him.
(d) To poison him.

7. Who recommends sending the police chief to rescue Satoko from Gesshu Monastery?
(a) Kiyoaki's father.
(b) Satoko's mother.
(c) Honda.
(d) Kiyoaki's mother.

8. Why is Satoko's wedding postponed in "Chapter 34"?
(a) The prince's travels.
(b) The death of the emperor.
(c) Her dowry.
(d) Her involvement with Kiyoaki.

9. How does Kiyoaki feel when he first thinks about attending college?
(a) Troubled.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Pleased.

10. In "Chapter 36," who is always present with Satoko when she and Kiyoaki meet?
(a) Honda.
(b) Satoko's servant.
(c) Kiyoaki's servant.
(d) Kiyoaki's sister.

11. What does Tadeshina call Satoko's pregnancy in her letter in "Chapter 39"?
(a) A family matter.
(b) A public concern.
(c) A growing tragedy.
(d) A private pain.

12. What does the senior nun tell Honda in "Chapter 54"?
(a) About Buddhism.
(b) How he has done wrong.
(c) Her life story.
(d) What he has to do to see Satoko.

13. While watching the trial in "Chapter 29," what does Honda realize he enjoys about Kiyoaki?
(a) His story telling.
(b) His innocence.
(c) His honesty.
(d) His dark side.

14. At the beginning of "Chapter 39," how long has it been since Kiyoaki heard from Satoko?
(a) 15 days.
(b) 25 days.
(c) 10 days.
(d) 20 days.

15. Why does Honda's father have him watch trials in courtrooms?
(a) To teach him about Japanese culture.
(b) As punishment.
(c) Because Honda asked to watch.
(d) It's part of his job.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Abbess tell Satoko about taking her vows in "Chapter 46"?

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

3. How does Tadeshina try to kill herself?

4. What does Kiyoaki do when Satoko offers to end the affair in "Chapter 36"?

5. Why does Kiyoaki meet with Satoko at a boarding house in "Chapter 27"?

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