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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Noriko say that Ono is making progress?
(a) He's improved the house alone.
(b) He's learning to cook.
(c) He's modernized his painting style.
(d) He's learning to speak English.

3. How does Noriko embarrass Ono in front of Mr. Mori?
(a) By insulting her father.
(b) By acting as if the marriage negotiations were settled.
(c) By implying that she would never marry.
(d) By disparaging their house.

4. Why does Ono enjoy Shintaro's company?
(a) Because Shintaro has a subtle sense of humor.
(b) Because Shintaro is perceptive about politics.
(c) Because Ono admires his painting.
(d) Because he is unchanged by the war.

5. Why does Mrs. Kawakami want Ono's advice about the corporation's offer?
(a) Ono is shrewd about business matters.
(b) Ono is her only friend.
(c) Ono could support the endeavor.
(d) Ono is her last dependable customer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Shintaro not initially called up for military service?

2. How does Setsuko characterize Ichiro?

3. Why isn't Ono able to understand Ichiro's imaginary talk?

4. How long did Shintaro serve in the military?

5. What does Shintaro want Ono to do for him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Mrs. Kawakami hesitating to decide?

2. What does Ono conceal from Noriko in the weeks leading up to her miai?

3. What is the likely reason for Miyake's sudden withdrawal from the marriage negotiations?

4. What does Noriko accuse Ono of when he is working in the garden?

5. What prediction does Setsuko's mother make about her that is now proving accurate?

6. Why does Ono say he would never forgive himself if he became like his father?

7. How does Ono persuade the authorities that the Migi-Hidari should be built in the pleasure district?

8. What does Shintaro ask Ono to do for him?

9. What is surprising about Noriko's comments to Setsuko about Ono?

10. Why does Ono decide to watch Mitsuo during the miai?

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