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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Ono share his feelings about the old pleasure district with Mrs. Kawakami?
(a) Ono knows she is relieved to be through with the old days.
(b) Ono knows she doesn't wish for the old days.
(c) Ono knows she's too old to rebuild.
(d) It would be tactless because the old days are dear to her.

2. What is the difference between Noriko's behavior at her first miai and her behavior at this one?
(a) Then she was friendly; now she is rude.
(b) Then she was relaxed and casual; now she is shy.
(c) Then she was shy; now she is relaxed and casual.
(d) Then she was heartbroken; now she is happy.

3. What always makes Mrs. Kawakami smile?
(a) Watching customers come in.
(b) Remembering what a splendid district it had once been.
(c) Seeing her old friend Ono.
(d) Seeing her old friend Shintaro.

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

5. What kind of customers frequented Migi-Hidari in the old days?
(a) Artists and writers.
(b) Lowlife thugs.
(c) Tourists.
(d) Businessmen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Taro react to Ono's confession?

2. Why does Ono decide to watch Metsuo during the miai?

3. How does Ono help Shintaro's younger brother?

4. What is a miai?

5. How does Shintaro embarrass Mrs. Kawakami?

(see the answer key)

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