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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 believe the Miyakes withdrew their offer of marriage?
(a) They were uncomfortable about their son marrying above his station.
(b) They didn't want their son to marry such a headstrong girl.
(c) They were too poor to support the wedding.
(d) They didn't want to be associated with Ono.

2. What honor had Ono received in 1938?
(a) The Shigeta Foundation Award.
(b) The Nobel Prize.
(c) A commission from the emperor.
(d) A statue in his honor in the city park.

3. How does Ichiro try to be grown-up when he meets Ono in the park?
(a) He doesn't smile.
(b) He shakes hands instead of hugging him.
(c) He behaves calmly.
(d) He refuses to play.

4. How does Moriyama respond to his students' comments about his painting?
(a) He explained his intentions.
(b) He corrected their errors.
(c) He listened, but did not respond.
(d) He expanded their points of view.

5. Why does Mrs. Kawakami want Ono's advice about the corporation's offer?
(a) Ono is her only friend.
(b) Ono is shrewd about business matters.
(c) Ono could support the endeavor.
(d) Ono is her last dependable customer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What implication does Setsuko make in Noriko's kitchen that offends Ono?

2. Why does Ono come to admire Moriyama's treatment of his students?

3. What remains of Sugimura's planned Kawabe Park?

4. How does Ichiro respond to Setsuko's requests for him to settle down?

5. What traits does Ono observe that Ichiro has inherited from his mother?

(see the answer key)

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