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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Bridge of Hesitation get its name?
(a) One side was modern; the other old-fashioned.
(b) The city had to decide whether to rebuild the bridge.
(c) Conscience-troubled men would decide to go home or out for entertainment.
(d) One side had been rebuilt; the other was destroyed.

2. How does Noriko say Ono has behaved since his retirement?
(a) He wanders.
(b) He is sociable.
(c) He tyrannizes her.
(d) He mopes.

3. Why was Shintaro not initially called up for military service?
(a) He had a bad leg.
(b) He was his family's only support.
(c) He was mentally defective.
(d) His service as an artist was more important.

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

5. Where has Ichiro heard English spoken?
(a) His parents bought him an audiotape.
(b) His parents took him to a cowboy movie.
(c) His parents hired a tutor for him.
(d) His parents were studying English.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to rumor, how did Sugimura assemble his garden?

2. Why is Ono angry with Shintaro?

3. How does Ono help Shintaro's younger brother?

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

5. How does Shintaro embarrass Mrs. Kawakami?

(see the answer key)

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