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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Noriko say Ono used to treat them?
(a) He ignored them.
(b) He spoiled them.
(c) He was a tyrant.
(d) He doted on them.

2. What does Shintaro not confide to Ono?
(a) He is getting married.
(b) He is leaving the city.
(c) He has found a new job.
(d) He has applied for several teaching positions.

3. What does Miyake think about the suicide of his company's president?
(a) It brought shame to his employees.
(b) It was a noble gesture that freed his employees from shame.
(c) It was a tragic waste.
(d) It was an embarrassment to the company.

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

5. How does Ono perceive Shintaro's nature now that his old friend no longer comes to Mrs. Kawakami's?
(a) Ono sees Shintaro as foolish.
(b) Ono sees Shintaro as innocent.
(c) Ono sees Shintaro as cunning and underhanded.
(d) Ono sees Shintaro as a victim of other's deceits.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Ono share his feelings about the old pleasure district with Mrs. Kawakami?

2. What is the difference between Noriko's behavior at her first miai and her behavior at this one?

3. Why does Ono enjoy Shintaro's company?

4. What wrongdoing does Ono confess at the miai?

5. Where has Ichiro heard English spoken?

(see the answer key)

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