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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Suichi, Ichiro's father, why does Ono quit painting?
(a) Because he is too old.
(b) Because Japan lost the war.
(c) Because he lost interest in art.
(d) Because he has lost his skill.

2. What does the corporation offer Mrs. Kawakami?
(a) To go into partnership with her.
(b) To fund an expansion into the adjoining buildings.
(c) To buy her out for a generous sum.
(d) To fund remodeling of her business.

3. What does Ono believe would make Shintaro happier?
(a) If Shintaro had the courage and honesty to admit his past deeds.
(b) If Shintaro could get a teaching position.
(c) If Shintaro would find a wife.
(d) If Shintaro would return to the pleasure district.

4. How many regular customers does Mrs. Kawakami have now that the war is over?
(a) Ono and his old group of students are the only ones.
(b) Ono and Shintaro are the only ones.
(c) Ono is the only one.
(d) The construction workers are the only ones.

5. Why does Ichiro refuse to help Noriko put away the breakfast things?
(a) He wants to stay with his grandfather.
(b) He says it's women's work.
(c) He wants to stay with his mother.
(d) He's playing a game.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the new apartment buildings under construction look to Ono?

2. What does Ono's father do with his paintings?

3. What does Shintaro want Ono to do for him?

4. How does Ono want Noriko to appear during the miai?

5. What does Ono say about the movie that insults Ichiro?

(see the answer key)

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