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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Ono believe his own mannerisms come from?
(a) His friend, Shintaro.
(b) His old friend Matsuda.
(c) His admiration of Sugimura.
(d) His former teacher, Moriyama.

2. How have the students behaved watching Moriyama paint?
(a) They told him they thought his painting was marvelous.
(b) They asked him questions as he worked.
(c) They spoke as though he were not present.
(d) They wrote critiques of each painting.

3. What does Kuroda explain to Ono while they sit around the table in Migi-Hidari?
(a) That Ono did not appreciate his students' progress.
(b) That Ono was not the painter he used to be.
(c) That Ono was unaware of his own great reputation.
(d) That Ono was not keeping up with changing times.

4. How does Ichiro respond to Setsuko's requests for him to settle down?
(a) He laughs at her.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) He kisses her.
(d) He obeys her.

5. What does Ono like best about the house?
(a) It is visually exciting.
(b) It suffered no damage during the war.
(c) It is conducive to relaxation and calm.
(d) It is prestigious.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ono quit painting for such a long time?

2. How does Setsuko think Saito felt about Ono?

3. What news does Ono give Matsuda about Setsuko?

4. How does Kuroda's student, Enchi, change his attitude during Ono's visit?

5. Why does Ono admire Sugimura?

(see the answer key)

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