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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shintaro paint now that the war is over?
(a) Anti-war slogans.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Destroyed buildings.
(d) Fire engines.

2. Who does Ono think Ichiro is pretending to be when the boy imagines himself on horseback?
(a) Roy Rogers.
(b) Lord Yoshitsune.
(c) Gene Autry.
(d) The Lone Ranger.

3. How does Ono convince his wife that an investigation for the sale of the house is not a problem?
(a) The investigation wouldn't take long.
(b) The others had worse records than the Onos.
(c) Such investigations would be done for their daughters' marriage negotiations.
(d) Records of any wrongdoing had been destroyed.

4. 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 to send him to his room.
(c) By threatening him with a time out.
(d) By telling him she will give him a treat.

5. Why does Noriko say that Ono is making progress?
(a) He's learning to speak English.
(b) He's learning to cook.
(c) He's improved the house alone.
(d) He's modernized his painting style.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ono say about the movie that insults Ichiro?

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

3. What part of the house do Ono's daughters enjoy most?

4. Which room does Ono say is the most important room in the house?

5. What has Noriko planned for entertainment during Setsuko's visit?

(see the answer key)

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