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An Artist of the Floating World | Quiz

Kazuo Ishiguro
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An Artist of the Floating World | Quiz

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1)

How does Kuroda's student, Enchi, change his attitude during Ono's visit? (from Part 2)

First he is welcoming, then embarrassed.
First he is hostile, then he becomes openly aggressive.
First he is hostile, then openly welcoming.
First he is welcoming, then openly hostile.
2)

What happened to Moriyama after Ono left his school? (from Part 4)

His work had been admired in Europe.
His reputation had declined.
His reputation had spread.
His work was displayed at the palace.
3)

How does Noriko's behavior change during the miai? (from Part 2)

She becomes increasingly silent and distressed.
She begins to relax.
She becomes talkative and lively.
She abruptly leaves the table.
4)

How does Mr. Saito feel about the demonstrations in the streets? (from Part 2)

The Japanese are children learning democracy.
They've gone too far.
It is a great pity that people are being injured.
They're an important expression of freedom of speech.
5)

How does Ono perceive Shintaro's nature now that his old friend no longer comes to Mrs. Kawakami's? (from Part 2)

Ono sees Shintaro as a victim of other's deceits.
Ono sees Shintaro as innocent.
Ono sees Shintaro as cunning and underhanded.
Ono sees Shintaro as foolish.
6)

How did Saito treat Ono during their first encounter? (from Part 3)

With evident disdain.
With great respect.
With complete disinterest.
With obvious curiosity.
7)

What did Ono feel was missing the night he won the award? (from Part 4)

His family.
Kuroda's approval.
International recognition.
A feeling of triumph and fulfillment.
8)

What causes Ono's great sense of triumph? (from Part 4)

The belief that he had outlasted his enemies.
The belief that his work was much admired.
The belief that he had accomplished something of real value.
The belief that Moriyama would be proud of him.
9)

Why doesn't Ono share his feelings about the old pleasure district with Mrs. Kawakami? (from Part 2)

Ono knows she doesn't wish for the old days.
Ono knows she's too old to rebuild.
Ono knows she is relieved to be through with the old days.
It would be tactless because the old days are dear to her.
10)

How does Ono react when he learns that Mitsuo attends school where Kuroda teaches? (from Part 2)

He praises Kuroda's work.
He assures them that Kuroda would speak well of him.
He says that Kuroda would not have a high opinion of him.
He denies ever knowing Kuroda.
11)

What does Setsuko say in Kawabe Park that irritates Ono? (from Part 3)

That she is ashamed of his behavior.
That it would be appropriate for him to consider suicide.
That he had embarrassed the family during the miai.
That everyone was surprised at his self-incrimination during the miai.
12)

What is Ichiro's favorite food now that he is eight-years-old? (from Part 3)

Spinach.
Pancakes.
Ice cream.
Shrimp with rice.
13)

What does Ono believe he gained from his admission? (from Part 2)

Noriko's respect.
Satisfaction and dignity.
A good marriage for his daughter.
Taro's admiration.
14)

What does Matsuda say about his own present-day perspective on life during his last conversation with Ono? (from Part 4)

It doesn't extend much beyond his own garden.
It is broader than Ono's perspective.
It is global.
It is national and patriotic.
15)

How does Taro Saito feel about the demonstrations in the streets? (from Part 2)

It is a great pity that people are being injured.
They're an important expression of freedom of speech.
They've gone too far.
The Japanese are children learning democracy.
16)

How does Ono evaluate Naguchi's suicide? (from Part 3)

Ono said Naguchi was very brave and honorable.
Ono said the death was cowardly.
Ono said the death was tragic and sad.
Ono said the death was foolish and wasteful.
17)

What does Ono say during his last conversation with Matsuda about his present-day perspective on life? (from Part 4)

It is still narrow and doesn't extend much beyond the city.
It is broader and includes the whole country.
It is all-encompassing and not bound by political borders.
It is skewed by the damage done by the war.
18)

How do the art students treat Sasaki when he changes his style? (from Part 3)

They burned his work in the courtyard.
They gave him a goodbye party and sent him away.
They hid his paintings and refused to speak to him.
They criticized him in public.
19)

When Ono and Matsuda examine their lives, what do they see, according to Matsuda? (from Part 4)

They were valiant.
They were flawed.
They were flawless.
They were fascinating.
20)

When does Ono feel the sense of triumph he had hoped for? (from Part 4)

Confronting Moriyama at his villa.
Sitting on a hill all alone, eating oranges.
Receiving the praise of his students.
When his family gave him a surprise party.
21)

What does Ono think about the return of the old floating world? (from Part 2)

Ono will pray for its return.
It may yet return.
It would be better if it returned.
It is just as well that it will not return.
22)

What phrase does Ono tell his pupils that is similar to what Moriyama has said? (from Part 3)

No man will make me believe I have wasted my time.
No man has helped more students than I have.
No man has furthered art in our country more than I have.
No man has painted better than I.
23)

Why does Ono admire Sugimura? (from Part 3)

He was a skilled landscape designer.
He aspired to fame.
He aspired to rise above mediocrity.
He aspired to make a fortune.
24)

What does Ono say during lunch that frightens Ichiro? (from Part 3)

That he had the same problems Naguchi had.
That he is not like Naguchi.
That he is like Naguchi.
That he disapproves of Naguchi's solution.
25)

How does Noriko's behavior appear during the first part of the miai? (from Part 2)

Quiet and shy.
Noisy and disrespectful.
Lively and intelligent.
Boastful and rude.
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