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

2. On what basis do the Sugimura sisters select a buyer for their house?
(a) They selected a relative.
(b) They selected the first to make an offer.
(c) They had an auction of prestige.
(d) They sold to the highest bidder.

3. What does Ono promise the youngest Sugimura sister?
(a) That she could live with their family.
(b) That he would repair the war damage at the first opportunity.
(c) That she could return to the house whenever she wanted.
(d) That he would build a room for her.

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

5. What does Ono like best about the house?
(a) It is conducive to relaxation and calm.
(b) It is visually exciting.
(c) It suffered no damage during the war.
(d) It is prestigious.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Setsuko make up to Ono for Noriko's excluding him from the outing?

2. What question does Setsuko's husband, Suichi, persist in asking?

3. Why isn't Ono able to understand Ichiro's imaginary talk?

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

5. Why does Shintaro not join Ono's other pupils at their reserved table in Migi-Hidari?

(see the answer key)

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