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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Bell in Spring, The Kite's House, and A Garden in the Capital.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shingo observe that the fence is made of that is in front of the house where Shuichi's mistress lives?
(a) Stone.
(b) Cement.
(c) Brick.
(d) Wood.

2. Where did the president of a boat and yacht company go with his wife before they disappeared?
(a) Saitama.
(b) Osaka.
(c) Aichi.
(d) Himeji.

3. What beverage does Kikuko serve Shingo mornings and evenings?
(a) Tea.
(b) Rice wine.
(c) Plum wine.
(d) Coffee.

4. What type of butterflies does Shingo see in his garden?
(a) Fritillary.
(b) Monarchs.
(c) Blue triangle.
(d) Swallowtails.

5. In Chapter 8, what does Shingo compare marriage to?
(a) Marsh.
(b) Train ride.
(c) Journey.
(d) Play.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was a woman who disappeared with her husband?

2. On what day is there a typhoon?

3. How many pieces of tin blew into Shingo's roof and garden?

4. What is the name of a maid Shingo attempts to remember?

5. What does Shingo put in his tea to help his memory?

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