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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Shintaro not initially called up for military service?
(a) His service as an artist was more important.
(b) He was mentally defective.
(c) He had a bad leg.
(d) He was his family's only support.

2. What is a miai?
(a) A formal meeting between the families of a prospective bride and groom.
(b) A wedding reception.
(c) A business meeting.
(d) An engagement party.

3. How does Ono perceive Shintaro's nature now that his old friend no longer comes to Mrs. Kawakami's?
(a) Ono sees Shintaro as a victim of other's deceits.
(b) Ono sees Shintaro as innocent.
(c) Ono sees Shintaro as cunning and underhanded.
(d) Ono sees Shintaro as foolish.

4. What does Miyake think about the suicide of his company's president?
(a) It was an embarrassment to the company.
(b) It brought shame to his employees.
(c) It was a tragic waste.
(d) It was a noble gesture that freed his employees from shame.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ono promise the youngest Sugimura sister?

2. Why is Ono considered as a potential buyer for the Sugimura house?

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

4. How does Ono convince his wife that an investigation for the sale of the house is not a problem?

5. What does Moriyama wish to accomplish with his students?

(see the answer key)

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