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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Setsuko uncomfortable with Noriko's talk about Ono?
(a) She feels guilty for causing discord.
(b) It is dishonest
(c) It is disrespectful.
(d) She feels guilty for not helping.

3. How did Noriko upset Setsuko when they were children?
(a) By beating her at games.
(b) By calling her a boy.
(c) By making fun of her awkwardness.
(d) By calling her ugly.

4. How does Ichiro respond to Setsuko's requests for him to settle down?
(a) He kisses her.
(b) He laughs at her.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) He obeys her.

5. How does Ono view Shintaro's childlike attitude about the war?
(a) Ono sees Shintaro as permanently damaged by the war.
(b) Ono sees Shintaro as cleverly pretending to be ignorant.
(c) Ono sees Shintaro as unaccountable for his actions.
(d) Ono hopes his friend will return to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shintaro paint now that the war is over?

2. What is the "floating world"?

3. What quality does Ono say the arguments and banter of the old days always had?

4. How does the atmosphere of the miai change after Ono's confession?

5. How does Ono want Noriko to appear during the miai?

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