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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 believe is more shameful than one's past mistakes?
(a) Being unable or unwilling to acknowledge them.
(b) Continuing to make the same mistakes.
(c) Encouraging others to commit the same mistakes.
(d) Failing to learn from them.

2. How does Noriko say Ono used to treat them?
(a) He ignored them.
(b) He was a tyrant.
(c) He spoiled them.
(d) He doted on them.

3. Why is Setsuko uncomfortable with Noriko's talk about Ono?
(a) She feels guilty for not helping.
(b) It is disrespectful.
(c) It is dishonest
(d) She feels guilty for causing discord.

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

5. What question does Setsuko's husband, Suichi, persist in asking?
(a) Why did Noriko's marriage negotiations fail?
(b) Why does Setsuko visit her family so often?
(c) Why hasn't the house been repaired?
(d) Why is Ichiro so ill-mannered?

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Saito treat Ono during their first encounter?

2. What does Setsuko say in Kawabe Park that irritates Ono?

3. What does Ono think about the spirit of the old floating world?

4. What does Ono think about the return of the old floating world?

5. What does Ono advise Mrs. Kawakami to do with the profit from selling her bar?

(see the answer key)

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