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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ono think about the spirit of the old floating world?
(a) Perhaps it was not always for the best.
(b) Perhaps it will never be recreated.
(c) Perhaps it was the best we will ever know.
(d) Perhaps it will be reborn at some point.

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

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

4. What does Miyake think about the suicide of his company's president?
(a) It was a tragic waste.
(b) It was an embarrassment to the company.
(c) It was a noble gesture that freed his employees from shame.
(d) It brought shame to his employees.

5. What quality does Ono say the arguments and banter of the old days always had?
(a) Confusion.
(b) Sincerity.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Duplicity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ono say in Noriko's kitchen that upsets Noriko and Setsuko?

2. Why does Ono decide NOT to tell Noriko that he had contacted old acquaintances to try to ensure that her marriage negotiations went well?

3. How does Noriko say Ono used to treat them?

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

5. How does Ono view Shintaro's childlike attitude about the war?

(see the answer key)

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