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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 Ono come to admire Moriyama's treatment of his students?
(a) Ono believes it is foolish to waste time discussing each comment.
(b) Ono believes students' comments are mere flattery.
(c) Ono believes it is important for students to develop their own thinking.
(d) Ono believes students often know more than their teachers.

2. What news does Ono give Matsuda about Noriko?
(a) The marriage was annulled.
(b) She's getting a divorce.
(c) She's expecting a child.
(d) The marriage has been unhappy.

3. What does Kuroda explain to Ono while they sit around the table in Migi-Hidari?
(a) That Ono was unaware of his own great reputation.
(b) That Ono was not the painter he used to be.
(c) That Ono was not keeping up with changing times.
(d) That Ono did not appreciate his students' progress.

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

5. What had Ono completed the same week he received the award?
(a) A commissioned portrait.
(b) The New Japan campaign.
(c) His floating world water colors.
(d) His paintings of fire engines.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the last year covered in this story?

3. What does Ono's father do with his paintings?

4. What does Matsuda say the world sees when they look at Ono and Matsuda now that the war is behind them?

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

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