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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Sugimura's plans does Ono believe is "eccentric"?
(a) A new kabuki theater.
(b) A European style concert hall.
(c) A museum of natural science.
(d) A cemetery for cats and dogs.

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

3. How does Matsuda describe the contribution he and Ono made?
(a) It was critical.
(b) It was marginal.
(c) It was negligible.
(d) It was important.

4. What does Ono say about the movie that insults Ichiro?
(a) The movie might be too scary for young children.
(b) He should obey his mother.
(c) He is not strong enough to lift the table.
(d) He should stay home with the women.

5. How does Setsuko make up to Ono for Noriko's excluding him from the outing?
(a) She decides to stay home with him.
(b) She insists that he be invited to come along.
(c) She berates her sister for her rudeness.
(d) She cancels the trip to go to the cinema with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Noriko's behavior change during the miai?

2. Why does Ono quit painting for such a long time?

3. Why does Ono's father object to his becoming an artist?

4. How long did Shintaro serve in the military?

5. Why doesn't Ono share his feelings about the old pleasure district with Mrs. Kawakami?

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