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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shintaro want to disclaim?
(a) His time as Moriyama's student.
(b) His sloppier art work.
(c) His creation of posters during the China crisis.
(d) His friendship with Ono.

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

3. Why does Ono believe the Miyakes withdrew their offer of marriage?
(a) They didn't want their son to marry such a headstrong girl.
(b) They were too poor to support the wedding.
(c) They were uncomfortable about their son marrying above his station.
(d) They didn't want to be associated with Ono.

4. How long did Shintaro serve in the military?
(a) Two years.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Two months.
(d) Two days.

5. What wrongdoing does Ono confess at the miai?
(a) Encouraging the war effort.
(b) Refusing to participate in the war effort.
(c) Ignoring the war effort.
(d) Trying to stop the war effort.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Noriko's behavior change during the miai?

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

3. What does the corporation offer Mrs. Kawakami?

4. Why does Ono decide NOT to tell Noriko that he had contacted old acquaintances to try to ensure that her marriage negotiations went well?

5. Why does Ono enjoy Shintaro's company?

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