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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What question does Setsuko's husband, Suichi, persist in asking?
(a) Why does Setsuko visit her family so often?
(b) Why hasn't the house been repaired?
(c) Why did Noriko's marriage negotiations fail?
(d) Why is Ichiro so ill-mannered?

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

3. 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 didn't want to be associated with Ono.
(c) They were uncomfortable about their son marrying above his station.
(d) They were too poor to support the wedding.

4. How does Mrs. Saito feel about the demonstrations in the streets?
(a) The Japanese are children learning democracy.
(b) They're an important expression of freedom of speech.
(c) They've gone too far.
(d) It is a great pity that people are being injured.

5. Why is Ono angry with Shintaro?
(a) Ono doesn't want to be used by Shintaro.
(b) Ono thinks Shintaro should take responsibility for his past actions.
(c) Ono is insulted that Shintaro didn't ask for his help.
(d) Ono thinks a teaching position is beneath Shintaro.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Setsuko characterize Ichiro?

3. Why does Shintaro not join Ono's other pupils at their reserved table in Migi-Hidari?

4. What has Noriko planned for entertainment during Setsuko's visit?

5. What kind of mistakes does Ono believe are not shameful?

(see the answer key)

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