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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Ichiro's father, Suichi, think makes good role models for Ichiro?
(a) American heroes.
(b) Japanese heroes.
(c) Samurai warriors.
(d) Ninja fighters.

2. How does Ono 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.

3. What always makes Mrs. Kawakami smile?
(a) Watching customers come in.
(b) Seeing her old friend Ono.
(c) Seeing her old friend Shintaro.
(d) Remembering what a splendid district it had once been.

4. Why is Setsuko uncomfortable with Noriko's talk about Ono?
(a) It is disrespectful.
(b) She feels guilty for causing discord.
(c) She feels guilty for not helping.
(d) It is dishonest

5. Why doesn't Ono share his feelings about the old pleasure district with Mrs. Kawakami?
(a) It would be tactless because the old days are dear to her.
(b) Ono knows she's too old to rebuild.
(c) Ono knows she doesn't wish for the old days.
(d) Ono knows she is relieved to be through with the old days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has changed in the city between 1948 and 1949?

2. How does Mrs. Kawakami's bar seem to Ono while the construction is under way?

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

4. Where has Ichiro heard English spoken?

5. How does Ono perceive Shintaro's nature now that his old friend no longer comes to Mrs. Kawakami's?

(see the answer key)

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