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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what basis do the Sugimura sisters select a buyer for their house?
(a) They selected the first to make an offer.
(b) They had an auction of prestige.
(c) They sold to the highest bidder.
(d) They selected a relative.

2. Which room does Ono say is the most important room in the house?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The reception room.
(c) The veranda.
(d) The long corridor.

3. Why does Ono's wife object to being investigated to get the house?
(a) She thought it would interfere with her daughters' marriage chances.
(b) She thought the sellers had no right to check on them.
(c) She thought it would cost them money.
(d) She thought her secret would be discovered.

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 disrespect and disobedience.
(c) That his weak streak gave him a tendency toward slothfulness and deceit.
(d) That he was headstrong and stubborn.

5. What part of the house do Ono's daughters enjoy most?
(a) The reception room.
(b) The well-lighted kitchen.
(c) The long garden corridor.
(d) The veranda.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Noriko planned for entertainment during Setsuko's visit?

2. How does Ono describe Noriko and Setsuko?

3. Why is Setsuko uncomfortable with Noriko's talk about Ono?

4. What does Ono say about the movie that insults Ichiro?

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

(see the answer key)

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