Question 1. It is reasonable to infer that:
Saburo is less afraid of change than his older brother. Jiro thinks the old ways are the right path, and that tradition is the best teacher. On the other hand, Saburo welcomes novelty and embraces the opportunity to open himself to other cultures.
Question 2. Which of the following most accurately describes Saburo?
Visionary and optimistic. He expects that by studying the Western culture, he will have the tools to help his family grow their business, envisioning a path that others haven't considered.
Question 3.
According to the passage, Saburo and Jiro's family
:
Collected and traded rice with the local community. The text mentions that "They kept storage houses for rice and traded or sold rice to local emplyers for a profit".
Question 4.
It is reasonable to conclude from the end of the passage that.:
Both Japan and Saburo's family opened up to the Western world and benefited from the trade. Jiro was swayed by his sensei into accepting his brother plan and later convinced their family, which indicates that people slowly opened up to the foreigners and the trade opportunity.
Question 5. Which of the following is NOT one of Jiro's concerns about Saburo's plans?
He thinks that the financial costs involved in Saburo going to school are too high. Jiro is not worried about the costs, but about the loss of tradition and Japan's glory over the modern American advancements.
