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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had the wandering priest warned Ono's parents about him?
(a) That his weak streak gave him a tendency toward disrespect and disobedience.
(b) That he was headstrong and stubborn.
(c) That he had no talents.
(d) That his weak streak gave him a tendency toward slothfulness and deceit.

2. How does Noriko's behavior change during the miai?
(a) She abruptly leaves the table.
(b) She becomes talkative and lively.
(c) She becomes increasingly silent and distressed.
(d) She begins to relax.

3. What is going in on both sides of Mrs. Kawakami's establishment?
(a) More modern bars.
(b) Restaurants.
(c) Hotels.
(d) Office buildings.

4. What is a miai?
(a) A formal meeting between the families of a prospective bride and groom.
(b) An engagement party.
(c) A business meeting.
(d) A wedding reception.

5. What does Mrs. Kawakami call the pleasure district since the war?
(a) A desert.
(b) A graveyard.
(c) A ghetto.
(d) A boomtown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ono like about the garden?

2. What does Shintaro not confide to Ono?

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

4. Which room does Ono say is the most important room in the house?

5. How does Noriko persuade Ichiro to help her clear away the breakfast things?

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