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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 135 - 174.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator imagine doing to the Woman on the bus after the incident the day before in order for them to finally become friends?
(a) She will tell the Woman she saw what happened and offer condolences.
(b) She will stand close to the Woman on the bus to protect her from another such incident.
(c) She will tweak her nose harder and drag her off the bus so she can tell her who she is and they will be friends.
(d) She will offer to drive the Woman to work from now on.

2. What does the director realize he lost while out with Woman in the Purple Skirt?
(a) His watch.
(b) His wedding ring.
(c) His wallet.
(d) His sunglasses.

3. What does the Woman in the Purple Skirt receive after she completes her training?
(a) A master key.
(b) A new uniform.
(c) A pay raise.
(d) A basket of fruit.

4. What does the narrator leave at the Woman's door to help her with her job interviews?
(a) A notebook and pen.
(b) Shampoo.
(c) A list of interview questions.
(d) Nail polish.

5. Which family member does the narrator first think the Woman in the Purple Skirt remind her of?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her grandmother.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Supervisors say when the Woman in the Purple Skirt expresses wonder whether the narrator steals from the hotel?

2. Why does the narrator feel certain the Woman in the Purple Skirt must not be Arishima-san, whom she knew from school?

3. How do the children react when the Woman in the Purple Skirt tells them she works as a hotel cleaner?

4. What was the Woman in the Purple Skirt carrying when she and the narrator collided outside of the elevator?

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

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