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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Noriko say that Ono is making progress?
(a) He's improved the house alone.
(b) He's learning to cook.
(c) He's modernized his painting style.
(d) He's learning to speak English.

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

4. How do the new apartment buildings under construction look to Ono?
(a) They are ugly and too modern.
(b) They could be mistaken for bombed ruins.
(c) They are a sign of progress.
(d) They are beautiful.

5. Why does the songwriter Naguchi commit suicide?
(a) His songs had been misunderstood.
(b) No one had appreciated his music.
(c) He had a terminal illness.
(d) His songs had been used to promote war.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ono feel about the demonstrations in the streets?

2. What does Setsuko say in Kawabe Park that irritates Ono?

3. Why does Moriyama declare himself unsatisfied with his early work?

4. How does Noriko persuade Ichiro to help her clear away the breakfast things?

5. What is a miai?

(see the answer key)

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