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

2. 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.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Setsuko uncomfortable with Noriko's talk about Ono?

2. How does Ono describe Noriko and Setsuko?

3. Which of the sisters is older?

4. How does Shintaro embarrass Mrs. Kawakami?

5. Why does Ono's wife object to being investigated to get the house?

(see the answer key)

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