Japanese Literature Quiz: Akira's Visit

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What did Chie and Naomi appear to be doing when Akira arrived?

Reading by a charcoal brazier (correct)

Working on a puzzle in the study

Eating dinner in the kitchen

Watching a movie in the living room

How did Akira arrive at Chie's place?

He arrived with a go-between to speak to Chie's mother

He sent a letter requesting a meeting

He came on a winter's eve and pounded on the door (correct)

He called on the phone to arrange a visit

What was Akira wearing when he arrived at Chie's place?

Traditional Japanese kimono

Black military-style uniform of a student (correct)

Casual jeans and t-shirt

Formal business suit

What did Chie initially mistake Akira for when he arrived?

The wind due to the rain beating on the veranda Signup and view all the answers

How did Akira approach Chie when he arrived?

He bowed with his hands hanging straight down, holding an umbrella and cap Signup and view all the answers

What did Akira ask for when he visited Chie?

He asked Chie to help him find a wife. Signup and view all the answers

How did Chie initially feel about Akira when he visited her?

She felt maternal amusement and saw him as a child. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Akira approach Chie directly instead of using a go-between?

Using a go-between would take too much time. Signup and view all the answers

How did Chie react to Akira's proposal?

She laughed at the preposterousness of his hopes. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Akira say he might stay in Japan depending on Chie's response?

He felt uncertain about his future plans. Signup and view all the answers

Japanese Literature Quiz: Akira's Visit

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Questions and Answers

What did Chie and Naomi appear to be doing when Akira arrived?

How did Akira arrive at Chie's place?

What was Akira wearing when he arrived at Chie's place?

What did Chie initially mistake Akira for when he arrived?

How did Akira approach Chie when he arrived?

What did Akira ask for when he visited Chie?

How did Chie initially feel about Akira when he visited her?

Why did Akira approach Chie directly instead of using a go-between?

How did Chie react to Akira's proposal?

Why did Akira say he might stay in Japan depending on Chie's response?

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