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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many regular customers does Mrs. Kawakami have now that the war is over?
(a) Ono and Shintaro are the only ones.
(b) Ono is the only one.
(c) The construction workers are the only ones.
(d) Ono and his old group of students are the only ones.

2. Who does Ichiro's father, Suichi, think makes good role models for Ichiro?
(a) Japanese heroes.
(b) American heroes.
(c) Samurai warriors.
(d) Ninja fighters.

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

4. What does Ono say about the movie that insults Ichiro?
(a) He should stay home with the women.
(b) He is not strong enough to lift the table.
(c) The movie might be too scary for young children.
(d) He should obey his mother.

5. What does Ono promise the youngest Sugimura sister?
(a) That she could return to the house whenever she wanted.
(b) That he would repair the war damage at the first opportunity.
(c) That he would build a room for her.
(d) That she could live with their family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ono's wife object to being investigated to get the house?

2. Why does Mrs. Kawakami want Ono's advice about the corporation's offer?

3. How does Ono view Shintaro's childlike attitude about the war?

4. What does Ono think about the return of the old floating world?

5. What does Shintaro want to disclaim?

(see the answer key)

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