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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Shintaro not join Ono's other pupils at their reserved table in Migi-Hidari?
(a) They were jealous of his friendship with Ono.
(b) There were too many of them.
(c) He was not regarded as first rank.
(d) He was too poor.

2. How does Ono describe Noriko and Setsuko?
(a) Both girls are headstrong and stubborn.
(b) Both girls are shy and retiring.
(c) Noriko is headstrong; Setsuko is shy and retiring.
(d) Noriko is shy and retiring; Setsuko is headstrong.

3. What does Shintaro paint now that the war is over?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Anti-war slogans.
(c) Destroyed buildings.
(d) Fire engines.

4. How does Ichiro respond to Setsuko's requests for him to settle down?
(a) He obeys her.
(b) He laughs at her.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) He kisses her.

5. Why does Ono's father object to his becoming an artist?
(a) Their wealth makes artists disrespectful of others.
(b) Their poverty makes artists weak-willed and depraved.
(c) Art is useless in the world.
(d) Artists are dishonest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of customers frequented Migi-Hidari in the old days?

2. How does Ono convince his wife that an investigation for the sale of the house is not a problem?

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

4. According to Suichi, Ichiro's father, why does Ono quit painting?

5. What does Ono like best about the house?

(see the answer key)

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