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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Ono's father object to his becoming an artist?
(a) Their poverty makes artists weak-willed and depraved.
(b) Their wealth makes artists disrespectful of others.
(c) Art is useless in the world.
(d) Artists are dishonest.

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

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

5. How does Ichiro respond to Setsuko's requests for him to settle down?
(a) He kisses her.
(b) He laughs at her.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) He obeys her.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what basis do the Sugimura sisters select a buyer for their house?

2. What does Kuroda explain to Ono while they sit around the table in Migi-Hidari?

3. Who is Ichiro actually pretending to be when he imagines himself on horseback?

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

5. How does Noriko say Ono has behaved since his retirement?

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