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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Ono angry with Shintaro?
(a) Ono thinks a teaching position is beneath Shintaro.
(b) Ono is insulted that Shintaro didn't ask for his help.
(c) Ono thinks Shintaro should take responsibility for his past actions.
(d) Ono doesn't want to be used by Shintaro.

2. Why does Ichiro refuse to help Noriko put away the breakfast things?
(a) He wants to stay with his grandfather.
(b) He says it's women's work.
(c) He's playing a game.
(d) He wants to stay with his mother.

3. How does Taro Saito feel about the demonstrations in the streets?
(a) It is a great pity that people are being injured.
(b) The Japanese are children learning democracy.
(c) They're an important expression of freedom of speech.
(d) They've gone too far.

4. What does Noriko say her father could not do without her?
(a) Get up for breakfast.
(b) Go to bed.
(c) Remember to eat.
(d) Stay awake for dinner.

5. Why is Ono considered as a potential buyer for the Sugimura house?
(a) The sisters'deceased father had been a relative.
(b) The sisters' deceased father owed Ono a debt.
(c) The sisters' deceased father had respected his art.
(d) The sisters' deceased father had known of his wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Ono surprised that Shintaro has not confided in him?

2. What does Ono advise Mrs. Kawakami to do with the profit from selling her bar?

3. Why did Ono as a young boy dread his father's business meetings?

4. Why does Ono enjoy Shintaro's company?

5. What does Ono believe would make Shintaro happier?

(see the answer key)

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