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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Shintaro not join Ono's other pupils at their reserved table in Migi-Hidari?
(a) There were too many of them.
(b) They were jealous of his friendship with Ono.
(c) He was too poor.
(d) He was not regarded as first rank.

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

3. What does Ono like about the garden?
(a) It seems natural, not artificially designed.
(b) It is an elaborate labyrinth.
(c) It reflects many cultures.
(d) It is skillfully designed.

4. What does Ono promise the youngest Sugimura sister?
(a) That she could live with their family.
(b) That he would build a room for her.
(c) That she could return to the house whenever she wanted.
(d) That he would repair the war damage at the first opportunity.

5. How does Ono help Shintaro's younger brother?
(a) He found him a wife.
(b) He loaned him money.
(c) He hired him as an apprentice.
(d) He wrote a letter of recommendation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ono enjoy Shintaro's company?

2. Who is Ichiro actually pretending to be when he imagines himself on horseback?

3. What question does Setsuko's husband, Suichi, persist in asking?

4. How does Ono describe Noriko and Setsuko?

5. How does Noriko embarrass Ono in front of Mr. Mori?

(see the answer key)

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