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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Suichi, Ichiro's father, why does Ono quit painting?
(a) Because he lost interest in art.
(b) Because Japan lost the war.
(c) Because he is too old.
(d) Because he has lost his skill.

2. How did Noriko upset Setsuko when they were children?
(a) By making fun of her awkwardness.
(b) By beating her at games.
(c) By calling her ugly.
(d) By calling her a boy.

3. Why does Ono believe the Miyakes withdrew their offer of marriage?
(a) They didn't want their son to marry such a headstrong girl.
(b) They were uncomfortable about their son marrying above his station.
(c) They didn't want to be associated with Ono.
(d) They were too poor to support the wedding.

4. Why isn't Ono able to understand Ichiro's imaginary talk?
(a) Ichiro invented his own language.
(b) Ichiro was speaking English.
(c) Ichiro mumbled.
(d) Ichiro was speaking German.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Kawakami call the pleasure district since the war?

2. Where has Ichiro heard English spoken?

3. Why is Ono considered as a potential buyer for the Sugimura house?

4. How does Shintaro embarrass Mrs. Kawakami?

5. How does Ono describe Noriko and Setsuko?

(see the answer key)

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