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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Shintaro embarrass Mrs. Kawakami?
(a) By expressing admiration for a war criminal.
(b) By joking too loudly.
(c) By changing his painting style.
(d) By drinking too much.

3. What always makes Mrs. Kawakami smile?
(a) Watching customers come in.
(b) Seeing her old friend Ono.
(c) Seeing her old friend Shintaro.
(d) Remembering what a splendid district it had once been.

4. What position is Shintaro applying for?
(a) Landscaper.
(b) High school teacher.
(c) Graphic artist.
(d) Comic book illustrator.

5. How does Mr. Saito feel about the demonstrations in the streets?
(a) They've gone too far.
(b) It is a great pity that people are being injured.
(c) The Japanese are children learning democracy.
(d) They're an important expression of freedom of speech.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ono's father object to his becoming an artist?

2. Where has Ichiro heard English spoken?

3. How does Ono convince his wife that an investigation for the sale of the house is not a problem?

4. What is taking the place of the bars of the old pleasure district?

5. What is the difference between Noriko's behavior at her first miai and her behavior at this one?

(see the answer key)

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