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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Shintaro not join Ono's other pupils at their reserved table in Migi-Hidari?
(a) He was too poor.
(b) He was not regarded as first rank.
(c) There were too many of them.
(d) They were jealous of his friendship with Ono.

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

3. Why doesn't Ono share his feelings about the old pleasure district with Mrs. Kawakami?
(a) Ono knows she is relieved to be through with the old days.
(b) Ono knows she's too old to rebuild.
(c) Ono knows she doesn't wish for the old days.
(d) It would be tactless because the old days are dear to her.

4. What part of the house do Ono's daughters enjoy most?
(a) The reception room.
(b) The well-lighted kitchen.
(c) The veranda.
(d) The long garden corridor.

5. How does Ono react when he learns that Mitsuo attends school where Kuroda teaches?
(a) He denies ever knowing Kuroda.
(b) He praises Kuroda's work.
(c) He says that Kuroda would not have a high opinion of him.
(d) He assures them that Kuroda would speak well of him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Noriko embarrass Ono in front of Mr. Mori?

3. Why does Noriko say that Ono is making progress?

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

5. How does Mrs. Saito feel about the demonstrations in the streets?

(see the answer key)

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