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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 Taro react to Ono's confession?
(a) He assures Ono that he is too hard on himself.
(b) He agrees that Ono has caused great harm to their society.
(c) He is shocked and leaves the room abruptly.
(d) He argues that artists had no part in the destruction.

2. What position is Shintaro applying for?
(a) Comic book illustrator.
(b) High school teacher.
(c) Graphic artist.
(d) Landscaper.

3. Why was Shintaro not initially called up for military service?
(a) His service as an artist was more important.
(b) He was mentally defective.
(c) He had a bad leg.
(d) He was his family's only support.

4. What does Ono like best about the house?
(a) It is prestigious.
(b) It is conducive to relaxation and calm.
(c) It suffered no damage during the war.
(d) It is visually exciting.

5. How does Noriko's behavior appear during the first part of the miai?
(a) Boastful and rude.
(b) Lively and intelligent.
(c) Noisy and disrespectful.
(d) Quiet and shy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Setsuko make up to Ono for Noriko's excluding him from the outing?

2. How does Ono perceive Shintaro's nature now that his old friend no longer comes to Mrs. Kawakami's?

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

4. Why is Ono surprised that Shintaro has not confided in him?

5. What had the wandering priest warned Ono's parents about him?

(see the answer key)

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