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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. Who does Iinuma confess to flirting with in "Chapter 10"?

2. How does Kiyoaki feel at the Omiyasama Festival?

3. When Kiyoaki sees Satoko in "Chapter 8," what stands out most to him?

4. How does Kiyoaki describe Satoko when he first sees her since childhood?

5. What does Kiyoaki do before introducing himself to Satoko for the first time since childhood?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Chapter 34," how does Kiyoaki help Satoko travel in secrecy?

2. In "Chapter 45," what do Kiyoaki and Satoko's fathers plan to do to get Satoko from the monastery?

3. Why does Tadeshina agree to set up a meeting between Kiyoaki and Satoko?

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

5. What does Tadeshina do after writing a letter to Kiyoaki's father?

6. How does Kiyoaki interact with the "monster" in "Chapter 48"?

7. In "Chapter 33," what types of things do Kiyoaki, Honda, and the two princes talk about at the villa?

8. What makes Honda an unlikely friend for Kiyoaki?

9. What does Kiyoaki do after mailing his letter to Satoko in "Chapter 6"?

10. In "Chapter 35," why do the two Siamese princes finally return home?

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

Follow the development of Kiyoaki's character. What type of protagonist is he? Support your statements with quotes from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze three specifics of Japanese society that complicate Kiyoaki's character and plot line.

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