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

2. Why does Mrs. Kawakami want Ono's advice about the corporation's offer?
(a) Ono is shrewd about business matters.
(b) Ono is her last dependable customer.
(c) Ono is her only friend.
(d) Ono could support the endeavor.

3. Why does Ono believe the Miyakes withdrew their offer of marriage?
(a) They were uncomfortable about their son marrying above his station.
(b) They were too poor to support the wedding.
(c) They didn't want their son to marry such a headstrong girl.
(d) They didn't want to be associated with Ono.

4. What quality does Ono say the arguments and banter of the old days always had?
(a) Sorrow.
(b) Sincerity.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Duplicity.

5. How does Ichiro respond to Setsuko's requests for him to settle down?
(a) He ignores her.
(b) He kisses her.
(c) He obeys her.
(d) He laughs at her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Ono as a young boy dread his father's business meetings?

2. How does the Bridge of Hesitation get its name?

3. What part of the house do Ono's daughters enjoy most?

4. How does Taro Saito feel about the demonstrations in the streets?

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

(see the answer key)

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