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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Tortoise often destroy his own paintings?
(a) Because he could never satisfy his own plan.
(b) Because Moriyama did not like them.
(c) Because Sasaki, the leading pupil, called them "disloyal".
(d) Because Ono did not like them.

2. What famous Japanese artist does Moriyama emulate?
(a) Fujiyama.
(b) Narita.
(c) Kirukama.
(d) Utamaro.

3. How does Ono help Shintaro's younger brother?
(a) He hired him as an apprentice.
(b) He found him a wife.
(c) He wrote a letter of recommendation.
(d) He loaned him money.

4. Why is Ono surprised at Setsuko's view of Noriko's marriage negotiation?
(a) Because his declaration had a good result.
(b) Because he had salvaged the negotiations.
(c) Because she had made a similar confession.
(d) Because she had been the one who suggested that he take steps to clarify his position.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What phrase does Ono tell his pupils that is similar to what Moriyama has said?

2. How does Sugimura plan to leave his mark on the city forever?

3. Why does Ono come to admire Moriyama's treatment of his students?

4. What does Shintaro paint now that the war is over?

5. How does Ono feel about the demonstrations in the streets?

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