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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Ichiro's father, Suichi, think makes good role models for Ichiro?
(a) American heroes.
(b) Ninja fighters.
(c) Samurai warriors.
(d) Japanese heroes.

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

3. What has changed in the city between 1948 and 1949?
(a) Bombed ruins are becoming scarce.
(b) Nothing has changed.
(c) The destruction has been worsened by vandalism.
(d) One or two buildings are under construction.

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 was being punished.
(c) He hated his father.
(d) He couldn't understand what his father said.

5. According to Suichi, Ichiro's father, why does Ono quit painting?
(a) Because he is too old.
(b) Because Japan lost the war.
(c) Because he has lost his skill.
(d) Because he lost interest in art.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ono advise Mrs. Kawakami to do?

2. What does Noriko say her father could not do without her?

3. What does Shintaro paint now that the war is over?

4. Where has Ichiro heard English spoken?

5. What does the corporation offer Mrs. Kawakami?

(see the answer key)

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