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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Ichiro actually pretending to be when he imagines himself on horseback?
(a) A samurai warrior.
(b) Roy Rogers.
(c) The Ninja of the wind.
(d) The Lone Ranger.

2. Where does Ono believe his own mannerisms come from?
(a) His former teacher, Moriyama.
(b) His friend, Shintaro.
(c) His old friend Matsuda.
(d) His admiration of Sugimura.

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

4. What famous Japanese artist does Moriyama emulate?
(a) Kirukama.
(b) Narita.
(c) Utamaro.
(d) Fujiyama.

5. What phrase does Ono tell his pupils that is similar to what Moriyama has said?
(a) No man has painted better than I.
(b) No man has furthered art in our country more than I have.
(c) No man has helped more students than I have.
(d) No man will make me believe I have wasted my time.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Matsuda think the two men should not blame themselves for their earlier actions?

2. Why does the smell of burning make Ono uneasy?

3. How does Ono feel about the demonstrations in the streets?

4. How does Matsuda describe the contribution he and Ono made?

5. What does the neighbor boy do when Matsuda speaks to him?

(see the answer key)

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