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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Noriko embarrass Ono in front of Mr. Mori?
(a) By implying that she would never marry.
(b) By insulting her father.
(c) By acting as if the marriage negotiations were settled.
(d) By disparaging their house.

2. What is the difference between Noriko's behavior at her first miai and her behavior at this one?
(a) Then she was friendly; now she is rude.
(b) Then she was relaxed and casual; now she is shy.
(c) Then she was heartbroken; now she is happy.
(d) Then she was shy; now she is relaxed and casual.

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

4. Why does Ono decide NOT to tell Noriko that he had contacted old acquaintances to try to ensure that her marriage negotiations went well?
(a) Noriko might become overconfident.
(b) Noriko would be angry if he interfered.
(c) The outcome had been unsatisfactory.
(d) He doesn't want to make Noriko even more nervous.

5. What does Noriko say her father could not do without her?
(a) Remember to eat.
(b) Get up for breakfast.
(c) Go to bed.
(d) Stay awake for dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ichiro respond to Setsuko's requests for him to settle down?

2. What part of the house do Ono's daughters enjoy most?

3. How does Setsuko make up to Ono for Noriko's excluding him from the outing?

4. What does Ono like about the garden?

5. How does Ono feel about the demonstrations in the streets?

(see the answer key)

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