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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Ono's wife object to being investigated to get the house?
(a) She thought it would interfere with her daughters' marriage chances.
(b) She thought her secret would be discovered.
(c) She thought it would cost them money.
(d) She thought the sellers had no right to check on them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the sisters is older?

2. What had the wandering priest warned Ono's parents about him?

3. According to rumor, how did Sugimura assemble his garden?

4. How does Noriko say Ono used to treat them?

5. Why does Ono's wife press him to find a better house?

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