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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ichiro try to be grown-up when he meets Ono in the park?
(a) He behaves calmly.
(b) He refuses to play.
(c) He doesn't smile.
(d) He shakes hands instead of hugging him.

2. What is Ichiro's favorite food now that he is eight-years-old?
(a) Pancakes.
(b) Shrimp with rice.
(c) Spinach.
(d) Ice cream.

3. Why did Ono as a young boy dread his father's business meetings?
(a) The incense in the room made it hard to breathe.
(b) He couldn't understand what his father said.
(c) He hated his father.
(d) He was being punished.

4. What does Ono think about the return of the old floating world?
(a) It may yet return.
(b) It would be better if it returned.
(c) It is just as well that it will not return.
(d) Ono will pray for its return.

5. Which of Sugimura's plans does Ono believe is "eccentric"?
(a) A new kabuki theater.
(b) A European style concert hall.
(c) A museum of natural science.
(d) A cemetery for cats and dogs.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What kind of mistakes does Ono believe are not shameful?

4. How does Ono view Shintaro's childlike attitude about the war?

5. What does Shintaro want Ono to do for him?

(see the answer key)

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