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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 Ono decide to watch Metsuo during the miai?
(a) He wonders if Metsuo would make a good son-in-law.
(b) Metsuo is unusually handsome.
(c) He thinks Metsuo does not hide his feelings.
(d) Ono is worried that Metsuo was in love with Noriko.

2. What does Miyake think about the suicide of his company's president?
(a) It was a tragic waste.
(b) It was an embarrassment to the company.
(c) It was a noble gesture that freed his employees from shame.
(d) It brought shame to his employees.

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

4. How does Noriko say Ono used to treat them?
(a) He spoiled them.
(b) He doted on them.
(c) He was a tyrant.
(d) He ignored them.

5. What is taking the place of the bars of the old pleasure district?
(a) Theaters and restaurants.
(b) Geisha houses.
(c) Residences.
(d) Businesses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What always makes Mrs. Kawakami smile?

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

3. How does Noriko's behavior appear during the first part of the miai?

4. Why does Ono's wife object to being investigated to get the house?

5. What does Shintaro want Ono to do for him?

(see the answer key)

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