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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Ono say about the movie that insults Ichiro?
(a) He should obey his mother.
(b) He should stay home with the women.
(c) The movie might be too scary for young children.
(d) He is not strong enough to lift the table.

3. How does Noriko embarrass Ono in front of Mr. Mori?
(a) By disparaging their house.
(b) By implying that she would never marry.
(c) By acting as if the marriage negotiations were settled.
(d) By insulting her father.

4. What does Shintaro want Ono to do for him?
(a) Claim that Ono had painted the posters.
(b) Verify that Shintaro had created the posters.
(c) Recommend his artwork.
(d) Verify that Shintaro had done the posters against his will.

5. What does Noriko say her father could not do without her?
(a) Stay awake for dinner.
(b) Remember to eat.
(c) Go to bed.
(d) Get up for breakfast.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ichiro respond to Setsuko's requests for him to settle down?

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

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

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

5. Why doesn't Ono share his feelings about the old pleasure district with Mrs. Kawakami?

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