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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which room does Ono say is the most important room in the house?
(a) The long corridor.
(b) The veranda.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The reception room.

2. What kind of customers frequented Migi-Hidari in the old days?
(a) Artists and writers.
(b) Tourists.
(c) Businessmen.
(d) Lowlife thugs.

3. What does Ono like about the garden?
(a) It reflects many cultures.
(b) It seems natural, not artificially designed.
(c) It is an elaborate labyrinth.
(d) It is skillfully designed.

4. How does Ono help Shintaro's younger brother?
(a) He found him a wife.
(b) He hired him as an apprentice.
(c) He loaned him money.
(d) He wrote a letter of recommendation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has Ichiro heard English spoken?

2. Why does Ono's wife press him to find a better house?

3. How does Ono describe Noriko and Setsuko?

4. Why does Ono believe the Miyakes withdrew their offer of marriage?

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

(see the answer key)

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