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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. What do all the women in Kiyoaki's family wear for the New Year's celebration?

2. In "Chapter 13," what reason does Kiyoaki give his mother for missing school?

3. How is Kiyoaki described in contrast to Honda?

4. How does Kiyoaki feel at the Omiyasama Festival?

5. In "Chapter 10," who does Satoko bring with her to the celebration?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Chapter 9," why does Kiyoaki give Iinuma a key to his father's library?

2. How does Kiyoaki feel about going away to college?

3. In "Chapter 5," why is Kiyoaki's father worried about him?

4. In "Chapter 7," what does Honda note about Japanese tradition?

5. In "Chapter 4," what parable does Honda relay to Kiyoaki?

6. Why does Satoko's family visit the monastery? What happens when Satoko visits the Gesshu Monastery after her abortion? in "Chapter 43"?

7. In "Chapter 38," what does Honda think of the dead mole?

8. In "Chapter 19," what upsets Satoko?

9. What do Honda and the senior nun talk about?

10. In "Chapter 17," what do the Siamese princes and Kiyoaki talk about before the festival?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the role of education in Kiyoaki's society. How does this affect Kiyoaki? Give examples and quotes from the book to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

How is this novel a commentary on generation gaps?

Essay Topic 3

How is selfishness a theme in this novel? What is the impact this theme has on the characters and plot development? What message is delivered about selfishness? Define theme and draw examples from the novel to support your discussion on selfishness.

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