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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ono view Shintaro's childlike attitude about the war?
(a) Ono hopes his friend will return to him.
(b) Ono sees Shintaro as permanently damaged by the war.
(c) Ono sees Shintaro as cleverly pretending to be ignorant.
(d) Ono sees Shintaro as unaccountable for his actions.

2. What does Ono advise Mrs. Kawakami to do?
(a) Hold out for a higher offer.
(b) Stand and fight for her place.
(c) Accept the builders' offer to buy her place.
(d) Refuse to sell her place.

3. What position is Shintaro applying for?
(a) Graphic artist.
(b) High school teacher.
(c) Landscaper.
(d) Comic book illustrator.

4. How does Noriko's behavior change during the miai?
(a) She becomes increasingly silent and distressed.
(b) She becomes talkative and lively.
(c) She abruptly leaves the table.
(d) She begins to relax.

5. Why is Ono surprised that Shintaro has not confided in him?
(a) Ono had been his friend and mentor.
(b) Shintaro needed Ono's support.
(c) Ono's recommendation would have been all Shintaro needed.
(d) Ono could have given Shintaro what he wanted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ichiro's father, Suichi, think makes good role models for Ichiro?

2. What does Ono promise to do to help Mrs. Kawakami?

3. Who does Ono think Ichiro is pretending to be when the boy imagines himself on horseback?

4. How many regular customers does Mrs. Kawakami have now that the war is over?

5. How long did Shintaro serve in the military?

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