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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Ono considered as a potential buyer for the Sugimura house?
(a) The sisters' deceased father had known of his wealth.
(b) The sisters'deceased father had been a relative.
(c) The sisters' deceased father had respected his art.
(d) The sisters' deceased father owed Ono a debt.

2. What position is Shintaro applying for?
(a) Comic book illustrator.
(b) Graphic artist.
(c) Landscaper.
(d) High school teacher.

3. What does Ono believe is more shameful than one's past mistakes?
(a) Being unable or unwilling to acknowledge them.
(b) Continuing to make the same mistakes.
(c) Encouraging others to commit the same mistakes.
(d) Failing to learn from them.

4. What does Ono think about the spirit of the old floating world?
(a) Perhaps it will be reborn at some point.
(b) Perhaps it was the best we will ever know.
(c) Perhaps it was not always for the best.
(d) Perhaps it will never be recreated.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to rumor, how did Sugimura assemble his garden?

2. On what basis do the Sugimura sisters select a buyer for their house?

3. Why does Ono believe the Miyakes withdrew their offer of marriage?

4. How does the Bridge of Hesitation get its name?

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

(see the answer key)

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