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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 Setsuko characterize Ichiro?
(a) He's unusually intelligent.
(b) He's headstrong.
(c) He's precocious.
(d) He's messy.

2. What part of the house do Ono's daughters enjoy most?
(a) The long garden corridor.
(b) The veranda.
(c) The reception room.
(d) The well-lighted kitchen.

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

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

5. 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 not regarded as first rank.
(c) He was too poor.
(d) They were jealous of his friendship with Ono.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shintaro want to disclaim?

2. How does Ono react when he learns that Mitsuo attends school where Kuroda teaches?

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

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

5. Why is Ono angry with Shintaro?

(see the answer key)

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