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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 81 - 134 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the narrator overhear Supervisor Tsukada telling the director about the Woman in the Purple Skirt on her first day?
(a) She used to be a short distance runner.
(b) She is being stalked by someone.
(c) She used to be a famous singer.
(d) She used to own a cafe.

2. What most disappoints the narrator during the meeting with the manager on Woman in the Purple Skirt's first day?
(a) They did not give them coffee.
(b) The manager is accusing them of stealing.
(c) She cannot get close to her.
(d) The meeting is too long.

3. What does the Woman in the Purple Skirt eat on the same bench in the park?
(a) Pizza.
(b) Sushi.
(c) A cream bun.
(d) Noodles.

4. What article of clothing does the narrator use to define herself?
(a) Red Blouse.
(b) Green Dress.
(c) Blue Shorts.
(d) Yellow Cardigan.

5. Where does the Woman in the Purple Skirt go each week at the start of the story?
(a) A bar.
(b) The community pool.
(c) A bakery.
(d) The library.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator do to try to make extra money?

2. What does the bus driver do after the Woman in the Purple Skirt announces her accusation?

3. What information does the narrator keep in her journal about the Woman in the Purple Skirt?

4. What does the manager tell the staff they need to keep better tabs on during their meeting?

5. What surprising gossip does the narrator overhear about the Woman in the Purple Skirt?

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