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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Noriko embarrass Ono in front of Mr. Mori?
(a) By implying that she would never marry.
(b) By acting as if the marriage negotiations were settled.
(c) By disparaging their house.
(d) By insulting her father.

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

4. How does Setsuko make up to Ono for Noriko's excluding him from the outing?
(a) She cancels the trip to go to the cinema with him.
(b) She insists that he be invited to come along.
(c) She berates her sister for her rudeness.
(d) She decides to stay home with him.

5. How does Shintaro embarrass Mrs. Kawakami?
(a) By expressing admiration for a war criminal.
(b) By changing his painting style.
(c) By drinking too much.
(d) By joking too loudly.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Suichi, Ichiro's father, why does Ono quit painting?

2. Why did Ono as a young boy dread his father's business meetings?

3. How does Ichiro respond to Setsuko's requests for him to settle down?

4. What had the wandering priest warned Ono's parents about him?

5. Which of the sisters is older?

(see the answer key)

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