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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Shintaro not initially called up for military service?
(a) His service as an artist was more important.
(b) He was his family's only support.
(c) He had a bad leg.
(d) He was mentally defective.

2. Why does Ono's wife press him to find a better house?
(a) To shorten the walk to town.
(b) To impress his son's high school friends.
(c) To improve her social standing.
(d) To improve his daughters' marriage prospects.

3. How does Ono view Shintaro's childlike attitude about the war?
(a) Ono hopes his friend will return to him.
(b) Ono sees Shintaro as cleverly pretending to be ignorant.
(c) Ono sees Shintaro as permanently damaged by the war.
(d) Ono sees Shintaro as unaccountable for his actions.

4. What is the difference between Noriko's behavior at her first miai and her behavior at this one?
(a) Then she was shy; now she is relaxed and casual.
(b) Then she was relaxed and casual; now she is shy.
(c) Then she was heartbroken; now she is happy.
(d) Then she was friendly; now she is rude.

5. What does Ono advise Mrs. Kawakami to do with the profit from selling her bar?
(a) Build a fine new place.
(b) Retire to the seaside.
(c) Start a smaller place in the suburbs.
(d) Relax and put her feet up.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ono believe the Miyakes withdrew their offer of marriage?

2. What does Ono like about the garden?

3. How long did Shintaro serve in the military?

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

5. Why does Ono's father object to his becoming an artist?

(see the answer key)

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