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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 decide NOT to tell Noriko that he had contacted old acquaintances to try to ensure that her marriage negotiations went well?
(a) Noriko would be angry if he interfered.
(b) The outcome had been unsatisfactory.
(c) He doesn't want to make Noriko even more nervous.
(d) Noriko might become overconfident.

2. Where has Ichiro heard English spoken?
(a) His parents were studying English.
(b) His parents took him to a cowboy movie.
(c) His parents hired a tutor for him.
(d) His parents bought him an audiotape.

3. What does the visiting Gisaburo say about nights in the floating world?
(a) The worst things happen in the darkness.
(b) Only drunkards find value in that which fades in the morning.
(c) All artists seek the light of day.
(d) The best things are put together at night and vanish in the morning.

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

5. What does Shintaro paint now that the war is over?
(a) Fire engines.
(b) Anti-war slogans.
(c) Destroyed buildings.
(d) Flowers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Noriko planned for entertainment during Setsuko's visit?

2. How does Mrs. Saito feel about the demonstrations in the streets?

3. What does Ono tell Ichiro about why men drink sake?

4. What does Ono believe is more shameful than one's past mistakes?

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

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