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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Noriko say that Ono is making progress?
(a) He's improved the house alone.
(b) He's modernized his painting style.
(c) He's learning to speak English.
(d) He's learning to cook.

2. Why does Ono believe the Miyakes withdrew their offer of marriage?
(a) They were too poor to support the wedding.
(b) They didn't want their son to marry such a headstrong girl.
(c) They were uncomfortable about their son marrying above his station.
(d) They didn't want to be associated with Ono.

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

4. Why does Shintaro not join Ono's other pupils at their reserved table in Migi-Hidari?
(a) He was not regarded as first rank.
(b) He was too poor.
(c) They were jealous of his friendship with Ono.
(d) There were too many of them.

5. Why is Ono considered as a potential buyer for the Sugimura house?
(a) The sisters'deceased father had been a relative.
(b) The sisters' deceased father owed Ono a debt.
(c) The sisters' deceased father had known of his wealth.
(d) The sisters' deceased father had respected his art.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Ichiro actually pretending to be when he imagines himself on horseback?

3. How does Setsuko characterize Ichiro?

4. Why isn't Ono able to understand Ichiro's imaginary talk?

5. Who does Ono think Ichiro is pretending to be when the boy imagines himself on horseback?

(see the answer key)

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