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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the new apartment buildings under construction look to Ono?
(a) They are ugly and too modern.
(b) They are a sign of progress.
(c) They could be mistaken for bombed ruins.
(d) They are beautiful.

2. Who is Ichiro actually pretending to be when he imagines himself on horseback?
(a) A samurai warrior.
(b) The Ninja of the wind.
(c) The Lone Ranger.
(d) Roy Rogers.

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

4. How did Saito treat Ono during their first encounter?
(a) With obvious curiosity.
(b) With evident disdain.
(c) With great respect.
(d) With complete disinterest.

5. What does Setsuko say in Kawabe Park that irritates Ono?
(a) That she is ashamed of his behavior.
(b) That it would be appropriate for him to consider suicide.
(c) That he had embarrassed the family during the miai.
(d) That everyone was surprised at his self-incrimination during the miai.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Ono believe he gained from his admission?

3. What does Ono hope his own students will do?

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

5. How does Shintaro embarrass Mrs. Kawakami?

(see the answer key)

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