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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has changed in the city between 1948 and 1949?
(a) One or two buildings are under construction.
(b) The destruction has been worsened by vandalism.
(c) Nothing has changed.
(d) Bombed ruins are becoming scarce.

2. Why does Ono decide NOT to tell Noriko that he had contacted old acquaintances to try to ensure that her marriage negotiations went well?
(a) The outcome had been unsatisfactory.
(b) He doesn't want to make Noriko even more nervous.
(c) Noriko might become overconfident.
(d) Noriko would be angry if he interfered.

3. How does Ono describe Noriko and Setsuko?
(a) Both girls are shy and retiring.
(b) Both girls are headstrong and stubborn.
(c) Noriko is headstrong; Setsuko is shy and retiring.
(d) Noriko is shy and retiring; Setsuko is headstrong.

4. 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.

5. How long did Shintaro serve in the military?
(a) Two days.
(b) Two months.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Two years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has Ichiro heard English spoken?

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

3. What is going in on both sides of Mrs. Kawakami's establishment?

4. Why does Mrs. Kawakami want Ono's advice about the corporation's offer?

5. How do the new apartment buildings under construction look to Ono?

(see the answer key)

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