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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 36," how much longer does Satoko say the affair can continue?

2. Why does Kiyoaki ask Honda to join him in "Chapter 51"?

3. How does Kiyoaki feel when he first thinks about attending college?

4. At the end of "Chapter 39,", what do Kiyoaki's parents decide to do to Satoko?

5. In "Chapter 30," where does Kiyoaki's father invite the Siamese princes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

How does the author use traditional Japanese myths in the text? Choose a few myths to discuss, define their significance, and how they contribute to the text, giving examples of their use from the novel.

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