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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What part of the house do Ono's daughters enjoy most?
(a) The reception room.
(b) The well-lighted kitchen.
(c) The long garden corridor.
(d) The veranda.

3. Why isn't Ono able to understand Ichiro's imaginary talk?
(a) Ichiro invented his own language.
(b) Ichiro was speaking German.
(c) Ichiro mumbled.
(d) Ichiro was speaking English.

4. Why is Ono surprised that Shintaro has not confided in him?
(a) Ono could have given Shintaro what he wanted.
(b) Ono's recommendation would have been all Shintaro needed.
(c) Ono had been his friend and mentor.
(d) Shintaro needed Ono's support.

5. What wrongdoing does Ono confess at the miai?
(a) Trying to stop the war effort.
(b) Refusing to participate in the war effort.
(c) Ignoring the war effort.
(d) Encouraging the war effort.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does the corporation offer Mrs. Kawakami?

4. How does Noriko say Ono has behaved since his retirement?

5. How does Ono describe Noriko and Setsuko?

(see the answer key)

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