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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ono evaluate Naguchi's suicide?
(a) Ono said the death was tragic and sad.
(b) Ono said Naguchi was very brave and honorable.
(c) Ono said the death was cowardly.
(d) Ono said the death was foolish and wasteful.

2. How does Ono help Shintaro's younger brother?
(a) He found him a wife.
(b) He hired him as an apprentice.
(c) He loaned him money.
(d) He wrote a letter of recommendation.

3. How does Noriko embarrass Ono in front of Mr. Mori?
(a) By acting as if the marriage negotiations were settled.
(b) By disparaging their house.
(c) By implying that she would never marry.
(d) By insulting her father.

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

5. What qualities does Ono claim he shared with Matsuda when they were younger?
(a) Energy and courage.
(b) Creativity and inspiration.
(c) Vision and hope.
(d) Empathy and kindness.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ono describe Noriko and Setsuko?

2. What does Ono hope his own students will do?

3. Which of Sugimura's plans does Ono believe is "eccentric"?

4. Why does Ono decide NOT to tell Noriko that he had contacted old acquaintances to try to ensure that her marriage negotiations went well?

5. When does Ono feel the sense of triumph he had hoped for?

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