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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 Ono view Shintaro's childlike attitude about the war?
(a) Ono sees Shintaro as cleverly pretending to be ignorant.
(b) Ono sees Shintaro as unaccountable for his actions.
(c) Ono sees Shintaro as permanently damaged by the war.
(d) Ono hopes his friend will return to him.

2. Why does Ono's wife press him to find a better house?
(a) To improve his daughters' marriage prospects.
(b) To improve her social standing.
(c) To impress his son's high school friends.
(d) To shorten the walk to town.

3. How does Noriko persuade Ichiro to help her clear away the breakfast things?
(a) By telling him she will give him a treat.
(b) By threatening to send him to his room.
(c) By threatening him with a time out.
(d) By telling him she's not strong enough to put the table away.

4. How does Ono want Noriko to appear during the miai?
(a) Dignified and silent.
(b) Lively and intelligent.
(c) Shy and innocent.
(d) Quiet and respectful.

5. What does Ono advise Mrs. Kawakami to do with the profit from selling her bar?
(a) Retire to the seaside.
(b) Start a smaller place in the suburbs.
(c) Build a fine new place.
(d) Relax and put her feet up.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Taro Saito feel about the demonstrations in the streets?

2. Why does Mrs. Kawakami want Ono's advice about the corporation's offer?

3. What has Noriko planned for entertainment during Setsuko's visit?

4. What is a miai?

5. What quality does Ono say the arguments and banter of the old days always had?

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