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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ono decide NOT to tell Noriko that he had contacted old acquaintances to try to ensure that her marriage negotiations went well?
(a) The outcome had been unsatisfactory.
(b) He doesn't want to make Noriko even more nervous.
(c) Noriko would be angry if he interfered.
(d) Noriko might become overconfident.

2. Why does Ichiro refuse to help Noriko put away the breakfast things?
(a) He's playing a game.
(b) He wants to stay with his mother.
(c) He wants to stay with his grandfather.
(d) He says it's women's work.

3. Which room does Ono say is the most important room in the house?
(a) The long corridor.
(b) The reception room.
(c) The veranda.
(d) The kitchen.

4. What is the difference between Noriko's behavior at her first miai and her behavior at this one?
(a) Then she was shy; now she is relaxed and casual.
(b) Then she was heartbroken; now she is happy.
(c) Then she was relaxed and casual; now she is shy.
(d) Then she was friendly; now she is rude.

5. What is taking the place of the bars of the old pleasure district?
(a) Theaters and restaurants.
(b) Geisha houses.
(c) Businesses.
(d) Residences.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Ono as a young boy dread his father's business meetings?

2. How does Mrs. Saito feel about the demonstrations in the streets?

3. What does Shintaro not confide to Ono?

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

5. What does Ono believe would make Shintaro happier?

(see the answer key)

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