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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Shintaro not initially called up for military service?
(a) His service as an artist was more important.
(b) He was mentally defective.
(c) He was his family's only support.
(d) He had a bad leg.

2. What does Ono think about the return of the old floating world?
(a) It may yet return.
(b) It would be better if it returned.
(c) Ono will pray for its return.
(d) It is just as well that it will not return.

3. What is the "floating world"?
(a) The world of nighttime entertainment and drink.
(b) The water lilies in the palace courtyard.
(c) The life of beachcombers and fishermen.
(d) The changing political landscape of Japan.

4. Why is Ono surprised that Shintaro has not confided in him?
(a) Ono had been his friend and mentor.
(b) Ono could have given Shintaro what he wanted.
(c) Shintaro needed Ono's support.
(d) Ono's recommendation would have been all Shintaro needed.

5. Why is Ono surprised at Setsuko's view of Noriko's marriage negotiation?
(a) Because she had made a similar confession.
(b) Because she had been the one who suggested that he take steps to clarify his position.
(c) Because his declaration had a good result.
(d) Because he had salvaged the negotiations.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When he learns there will be sake at dinner, what makes Ichiro laugh?

3. What shows European influences on Moriyama?

4. What always makes Mrs. Kawakami smile?

5. Why did Ono as a young boy dread his father's business meetings?

(see the answer key)

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