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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the sisters is older?
(a) We are not told.
(b) Setsuko.
(c) They are twins.
(d) Noriko.

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

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

4. What does Ono promise Ichiro as a reward for drawing a picture?
(a) They would go see the monster movie.
(b) He would take him to the zoo.
(c) He would bring him dessert.
(d) He would buy him art supplies.

5. Which room does Ono say is the most important room in the house?
(a) The veranda.
(b) The long corridor.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The reception room.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ono feel about the demonstrations in the streets?

2. What does Ono believe would make Shintaro happier?

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

4. How does Setsuko characterize Ichiro?

5. What position is Shintaro applying for?

(see the answer key)

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