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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Setsuko say in Kawabe Park that irritates Ono?
(a) That he had embarrassed the family during the miai.
(b) That she is ashamed of his behavior.
(c) That it would be appropriate for him to consider suicide.
(d) That everyone was surprised at his self-incrimination during the miai.

2. Why doesn't Ono share his feelings about the old pleasure district with Mrs. Kawakami?
(a) Ono knows she's too old to rebuild.
(b) Ono knows she doesn't wish for the old days.
(c) It would be tactless because the old days are dear to her.
(d) Ono knows she is relieved to be through with the old days.

3. What does Ono promise Ichiro as a reward for drawing a picture?
(a) He would bring him dessert.
(b) He would take him to the zoo.
(c) They would go see the monster movie.
(d) He would buy him art supplies.

4. What had the wandering priest warned Ono's parents about him?
(a) That he had no talents.
(b) That his weak streak gave him a tendency toward slothfulness and deceit.
(c) That his weak streak gave him a tendency toward disrespect and disobedience.
(d) That he was headstrong and stubborn.

5. What traits does Ono observe that Ichiro has inherited from his mother?
(a) His height and facial features.
(b) Ways of speaking.
(c) Courtesies.
(d) Mannerisms and little facial habits.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Noriko say that Ono is making progress?

2. Why does Ichiro refuse to help Noriko put away the breakfast things?

3. What does Ono say during lunch that frightens Ichiro?

4. How does Noriko persuade Ichiro to help her clear away the breakfast things?

5. How have the students behaved watching Moriyama paint?

(see the answer key)

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