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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Noriko say Ono used to treat them?
(a) He spoiled them.
(b) He doted on them.
(c) He ignored them.
(d) He was a tyrant.

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

4. Why did Ono as a young boy dread his father's business meetings?
(a) The incense in the room made it hard to breathe.
(b) He couldn't understand what his father said.
(c) He hated his father.
(d) He was being punished.

5. Why does Ono believe the Miyakes withdrew their offer of marriage?
(a) They didn't want to be associated with Ono.
(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 were too poor to support the wedding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which room does Ono say is the most important room in the house?

2. What does Miyake think about the suicide of his company's president?

3. What does Kuroda explain to Ono while they sit around the table in Migi-Hidari?

4. Which of the sisters is older?

5. Why does Ichiro refuse to help Noriko put away the breakfast things?

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