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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 Kuroda explain to Ono while they sit around the table in Migi-Hidari?
(a) That Ono did not appreciate his students' progress.
(b) That Ono was unaware of his own great reputation.
(c) That Ono was not keeping up with changing times.
(d) That Ono was not the painter he used to be.

2. 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) He was not regarded as first rank.
(c) There were too many of them.
(d) He was too poor.

3. How does Noriko's behavior appear during the first part of the miai?
(a) Boastful and rude.
(b) Quiet and shy.
(c) Noisy and disrespectful.
(d) Lively and intelligent.

4. How does Mrs. Saito feel about the demonstrations in the streets?
(a) They're an important expression of freedom of speech.
(b) It is a great pity that people are being injured.
(c) They've gone too far.
(d) The Japanese are children learning democracy.

5. How does Noriko persuade Ichiro to help her clear away the breakfast things?
(a) By threatening to send him to his room.
(b) By telling him she's not strong enough to put the table away.
(c) By telling him she will give him a treat.
(d) By threatening him with a time out.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why isn't Ono able to understand Ichiro's imaginary talk?

2. How does Ono want Noriko to appear during the miai?

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

4. How does Noriko embarrass Ono in front of Mr. Mori?

5. What does Mrs. Kawakami call the pleasure district since the war?

(see the answer key)

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