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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who dies in June, 1950?
(a) Ono.
(b) Kuroda.
(c) Matsuda.
(d) Shintaro.

2. Why does Ono admire Sugimura?
(a) He was a skilled landscape designer.
(b) He aspired to make a fortune.
(c) He aspired to fame.
(d) He aspired to rise above mediocrity.

3. Why had Moriyama been happy with his work looking back on it as an old man?
(a) He had devoted his life to nurturing young talent.
(b) He had devoted his life to capturing a unique beauty.
(c) He had devoted his life to changing with modernizing trends.
(d) He had devoted his life to repudiating debauchery.

4. Why does Ono introduce Kenji into the conversation in Noriko's kitchen?
(a) His son, had he been present, would have taken his side.
(b) He suddenly recalls his son's death.
(c) He had argued with his wife about giving Kenji sake at the same age.
(d) He feels outnumbered by women.

5. Who does Matsuda claim has been blamed for Japan's downfall?
(a) The emperor and his household.
(b) Artists and musicians.
(c) The voting public.
(d) Military men, politicians, and businessmen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Saito treat Ono during their first encounter?

2. How was Moriyama supporting himself after his painting was devalued and his school closed?

3. What famous Japanese artist does Moriyama emulate?

4. What does Miyake think about the suicide of his company's president?

5. Why does Ichiro say spinach is his favorite food?

(see the answer key)

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