17. What did Japanese samurai expect of women? A. to live up to the same values of honor and courage as men
B. to be weak creatures who needed to be idolized
C. to be weak creatures who needed to be defended by men
D. that women could never fight in battle

When the novel made its first appearance in the 1700s, why did it appeal to people of all classes? people could identify with the stories of everyday life. people were entertained by reading about the lives of nobles. people preferred stories that were thoughtful, not full of action. people were excited to read about great historical figures.