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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 Noriko say Ono has behaved since his retirement?
(a) He wanders.
(b) He mopes.
(c) He tyrannizes her.
(d) He is sociable.

2. What has Noriko planned for entertainment during Setsuko's visit?
(a) She bought new games to play at home.
(b) A trip to the cinema with the whole family.
(c) A trip to the art museum.
(d) A visit to the deer park without Ono.

3. What does Miyake think about the suicide of his company's president?
(a) It brought shame to his employees.
(b) It was a tragic waste.
(c) It was an embarrassment to the company.
(d) It was a noble gesture that freed his employees from shame.

4. Where has Ichiro heard English spoken?
(a) His parents were studying English.
(b) His parents hired a tutor for him.
(c) His parents took him to a cowboy movie.
(d) His parents bought him an audiotape.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a miai?

2. Why does Ono believe the Miyakes withdrew their offer of marriage?

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

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

5. How does Ono feel about the demonstrations in the streets?

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