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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What remains of Sugimura's planned Kawabe Park?
(a) Only the grass where the museums and theaters would have stood.
(b) Only the concert hall.
(c) Only the museum.
(d) Only the kabuki theater.

2. Why does Mrs. Kawakami want Ono's advice about the corporation's offer?
(a) Ono is shrewd about business matters.
(b) Ono is her last dependable customer.
(c) Ono could support the endeavor.
(d) Ono is her only friend.

3. What does Ono tell Ichiro about why men drink sake?
(a) It separates strong men from weak women.
(b) For a little while, they can believe they're stronger.
(c) It helps men see the beauty of the floating world.
(d) It makes a man stronger.

4. What does the corporation offer Mrs. Kawakami?
(a) To go into partnership with her.
(b) To fund an expansion into the adjoining buildings.
(c) To fund remodeling of her business.
(d) To buy her out for a generous sum.

5. What is taking the place of the bars of the old pleasure district?
(a) Businesses.
(b) Residences.
(c) Theaters and restaurants.
(d) Geisha houses.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Suichi, Ichiro's father, why does Ono quit painting?

2. What implication does Setsuko make in Noriko's kitchen that offends Ono?

3. What does Ono advise Mrs. Kawakami to do?

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

5. What wrongdoing does Ono confess at the miai?

(see the answer key)

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