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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Tortoise often destroy his own paintings?
(a) Because he could never satisfy his own plan.
(b) Because Ono did not like them.
(c) Because Sasaki, the leading pupil, called them "disloyal".
(d) Because Moriyama did not like them.

2. What does Matsuda say about his own present-day perspective on life during his last conversation with Ono?
(a) It is national and patriotic.
(b) It doesn't extend much beyond his own garden.
(c) It is broader than Ono's perspective.
(d) It is global.

3. Why is Ono considered as a potential buyer for the Sugimura house?
(a) The sisters' deceased father had respected his art.
(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 been a relative.

4. When Ono and Matsuda examine their lives, what do they see, according to Matsuda?
(a) They were valiant.
(b) They were flawed.
(c) They were fascinating.
(d) They were flawless.

5. When did Saito first meet Ono?
(a) Two years ago.
(b) The week before the miai.
(c) At the miai.
(d) Sixteen years ago.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kindness does Matsuda perform for Ono?

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

3. How does Ono feel about the future of Japan?

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

5. Why does Ono's wife press him to find a better house?

(see the answer key)

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