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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Ono believe he gained from his admission?
(a) Noriko's respect.
(b) A good marriage for his daughter.
(c) Taro's admiration.
(d) Satisfaction and dignity.

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

4. 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 their son to marry such a headstrong girl.
(c) They were uncomfortable about their son marrying above his station.
(d) They didn't want to be associated with Ono.

5. What does Noriko like about her apartment?
(a) It has a spectacular view of the city.
(b) It is spacious.
(c) It is very traditional.
(d) It is Western and modern.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shintaro want to disclaim?

2. Why is Ono angry with Shintaro?

3. Why does Ono decide to watch Metsuo during the miai?

4. How does Setsuko think Saito felt about Ono?

5. What is taking the place of the bars of the old pleasure district?

(see the answer key)

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