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

2. 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.

3. What does Ono say during his last conversation with Matsuda about his present-day perspective on life?
(a) It is all-encompassing and not bound by political borders.
(b) It is broader and includes the whole country.
(c) It is skewed by the damage done by the war.
(d) It is still narrow and doesn't extend much beyond the city.

4. How does Sugimura plan to leave his mark on the city forever?
(a) By leaving his fortune to the local university.
(b) By holding prestigious auctions for his four houses.
(c) By eliminating the pleasure district.
(d) By converting Kawabe Park into the focus of culture.

5. What is the difference between Noriko's behavior at her first miai and her behavior at this one?
(a) Then she was friendly; now she is rude.
(b) Then she was relaxed and casual; now she is shy.
(c) Then she was shy; now she is relaxed and casual.
(d) Then she was heartbroken; now she is happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Saito first meet Ono?

2. Why does Ono enjoy Shintaro's company?

3. What does Ono like best about the house?

4. Why is Setsuko uncomfortable with Noriko's talk about Ono?

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

(see the answer key)

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