An Artist of the Floating World | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Part 1

1. Why does Ono's wife press him to find a better house?

To improve his daughters' marriage prospects.

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

They had an auction of prestige.

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

The sisters' deceased father had respected his art.

4. Why does Ono's wife object to being investigated to get the house?

She thought the sellers had no right to check on them.

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

Such investigations would be done for their daughters' marriage negotiations.

6. What does Ono like best about the house?

It is conducive to relaxation and calm.

7. What does Ono promise the youngest Sugimura sister?

That he would repair the war damage at...
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