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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Moriyama supporting himself after his painting was devalued and his school closed?
(a) Painting advertisements.
(b) Painting magazine illustrations.
(c) Painting patriotic posters.
(d) Painting houses.

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

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

4. How does Noriko persuade Ichiro to help her clear away the breakfast things?
(a) By threatening him with a time out.
(b) By threatening to send him to his room.
(c) By telling him she will give him a treat.
(d) By telling him she's not strong enough to put the table away.

5. What is the last year covered in this story?
(a) 1947.
(b) 1949.
(c) 1950.
(d) 1952.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many students has Moriyama had at his villa?

2. Why does Ono believe that the Tortoise or Shintaro will never feel the sort of happiness he felt sitting on the hillside?

3. What does the neighbor boy do when Matsuda speaks to him?

4. What had the wandering priest warned Ono's parents about him?

5. What goal had Ono and Matsuda shared in the old days?

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