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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ono say in Noriko's kitchen that upsets Noriko and Setsuko?
(a) That Ichiro should wait a few years for sake.
(b) That Ichiro should never drink sake.
(c) That Ichiro should be taught better manners.
(d) That Ichiro should have a taste of sake with dinner.

2. Why had Moriyama been happy with his work looking back on it as an old man?
(a) He had devoted his life to changing with modernizing trends.
(b) He had devoted his life to repudiating debauchery.
(c) He had devoted his life to nurturing young talent.
(d) He had devoted his life to capturing a unique beauty.

3. What traits does Ono observe that Ichiro has inherited from his mother?
(a) His height and facial features.
(b) Courtesies.
(c) Ways of speaking.
(d) Mannerisms and little facial habits.

4. What does Ono say during lunch that frightens Ichiro?
(a) That he had the same problems Naguchi had.
(b) That he is not like Naguchi.
(c) That he disapproves of Naguchi's solution.
(d) That he is like Naguchi.

5. How have the students behaved watching Moriyama paint?
(a) They asked him questions as he worked.
(b) They spoke as though he were not present.
(c) They wrote critiques of each painting.
(d) They told him they thought his painting was marvelous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ichiro's father, Suichi, think makes good role models for Ichiro?

2. Why is Ono surprised at Setsuko's view of Noriko's marriage negotiation?

3. How does Kuroda's student, Enchi, change his attitude during Ono's visit?

4. How many regular customers does Mrs. Kawakami have now that the war is over?

5. What is a miai?

(see the answer key)

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