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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ono react when he learns that Mitsuo attends school where Kuroda teaches?
(a) He praises Kuroda's work.
(b) He assures them that Kuroda would speak well of him.
(c) He denies ever knowing Kuroda.
(d) He says that Kuroda would not have a high opinion of him.

2. What does Shintaro paint now that the war is over?
(a) Anti-war slogans.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Destroyed buildings.
(d) Fire engines.

3. According to rumor, how did Sugimura assemble his garden?
(a) He bought plants fully grown from others' gardens.
(b) He grew his plants from seeds.
(c) He grew his plants from sprouts.
(d) He sent for plants from abroad.

4. How does Noriko's behavior appear during the first part of the miai?
(a) Quiet and shy.
(b) Noisy and disrespectful.
(c) Boastful and rude.
(d) Lively and intelligent.

5. How does Setsuko characterize Ichiro?
(a) He's messy.
(b) He's unusually intelligent.
(c) He's precocious.
(d) He's headstrong.

6. Why does Mrs. Kawakami want Ono's advice about the corporation's offer?
(a) Ono is shrewd about business matters.
(b) Ono is her only friend.
(c) Ono is her last dependable customer.
(d) Ono could support the endeavor.

7. On what basis do the Sugimura sisters select a buyer for their house?
(a) They had an auction of prestige.
(b) They sold to the highest bidder.
(c) They selected the first to make an offer.
(d) They selected a relative.

8. Why does Ono believe the Miyakes withdrew their offer of marriage?
(a) They were too poor to support the wedding.
(b) They didn't want to be associated with Ono.
(c) They were uncomfortable about their son marrying above his station.
(d) They didn't want their son to marry such a headstrong girl.

9. What does Ono promise Ichiro as a reward for drawing a picture?
(a) They would go see the monster movie.
(b) He would buy him art supplies.
(c) He would take him to the zoo.
(d) He would bring him dessert.

10. What does Ono like best about the house?
(a) It suffered no damage during the war.
(b) It is conducive to relaxation and calm.
(c) It is visually exciting.
(d) It is prestigious.

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

12. How does Ichiro respond to Setsuko's requests for him to settle down?
(a) He obeys her.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) He kisses her.
(d) He laughs at her.

13. How does the atmosphere of the miai change after Ono's confession?
(a) It is boring, so everyone leaves early.
(b) It is awkward, no longer relaxed.
(c) It is an embarrassing disaster.
(d) It is relaxed, no longer awkward.

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

15. Why doesn't Ono share his feelings about the old pleasure district with Mrs. Kawakami?
(a) Ono knows she is relieved to be through with the old days.
(b) It would be tactless because the old days are dear to her.
(c) Ono knows she's too old to rebuild.
(d) Ono knows she doesn't wish for the old days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Ono angry with Shintaro?

2. How does Mrs. Saito feel about the demonstrations in the streets?

3. What kind of mistakes does Ono believe are not shameful?

4. What does Ono promise the youngest Sugimura sister?

5. How does Mr. Saito feel about the demonstrations in the streets?

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