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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Shintaro not initially called up for military service?
(a) He had a bad leg.
(b) His service as an artist was more important.
(c) He was mentally defective.
(d) He was his family's only support.

2. Which of the sisters is older?
(a) Setsuko.
(b) We are not told.
(c) Noriko.
(d) They are twins.

3. How does Shintaro embarrass Mrs. Kawakami?
(a) By joking too loudly.
(b) By changing his painting style.
(c) By drinking too much.
(d) By expressing admiration for a war criminal.

4. How does Ono describe Noriko and Setsuko?
(a) Noriko is headstrong; Setsuko is shy and retiring.
(b) Noriko is shy and retiring; Setsuko is headstrong.
(c) Both girls are headstrong and stubborn.
(d) Both girls are shy and retiring.

5. Why does Ono decide to watch Metsuo during the miai?
(a) Metsuo is unusually handsome.
(b) Ono is worried that Metsuo was in love with Noriko.
(c) He wonders if Metsuo would make a good son-in-law.
(d) He thinks Metsuo does not hide his feelings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Kawakami call the pleasure district since the war?

2. How does Ichiro respond to Setsuko's requests for him to settle down?

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

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

5. How does Ono convince his wife that an investigation for the sale of the house is not a problem?

(see the answer key)

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