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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Ono's wife press him to find a better house?
(a) To improve her social standing.
(b) To improve his daughters' marriage prospects.
(c) To shorten the walk to town.
(d) To impress his son's high school friends.

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

5. What kind of customers frequented Migi-Hidari in the old days?
(a) Artists and writers.
(b) Tourists.
(c) Lowlife thugs.
(d) Businessmen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ono's father do with his paintings?

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

3. Which room does Ono say is the most important room in the house?

4. On what basis do the Sugimura sisters select a buyer for their house?

5. Why does Ono's father object to his becoming an artist?

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