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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 surprised that Shintaro has not confided in him?
(a) Ono could have given Shintaro what he wanted.
(b) Shintaro needed Ono's support.
(c) Ono had been his friend and mentor.
(d) Ono's recommendation would have been all Shintaro needed.

2. Why does Ono decide to watch Metsuo during the miai?
(a) He thinks Metsuo does not hide his feelings.
(b) Ono is worried that Metsuo was in love with Noriko.
(c) Metsuo is unusually handsome.
(d) He wonders if Metsuo would make a good son-in-law.

3. How does Shintaro embarrass Mrs. Kawakami?
(a) By changing his painting style.
(b) By expressing admiration for a war criminal.
(c) By drinking too much.
(d) By joking too loudly.

4. Why does Ono enjoy Shintaro's company?
(a) Because Ono admires his painting.
(b) Because Shintaro has a subtle sense of humor.
(c) Because he is unchanged by the war.
(d) Because Shintaro is perceptive about politics.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Shintaro serve in the military?

2. How does the Bridge of Hesitation get its name?

3. What quality does Ono say the arguments and banter of the old days always had?

4. How did Noriko upset Setsuko when they were children?

5. What kind of mistakes does Ono believe are not shameful?

(see the answer key)

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