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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ono say about the movie that insults Ichiro?
(a) He should obey his mother.
(b) He is not strong enough to lift the table.
(c) He should stay home with the women.
(d) The movie might be too scary for young children.

2. When does Ono feel the sense of triumph he had hoped for?
(a) Confronting Moriyama at his villa.
(b) When his family gave him a surprise party.
(c) Receiving the praise of his students.
(d) Sitting on a hill all alone, eating oranges.

3. How does Sugimura plan to leave his mark on the city forever?
(a) By eliminating the pleasure district.
(b) By converting Kawabe Park into the focus of culture.
(c) By holding prestigious auctions for his four houses.
(d) By leaving his fortune to the local university.

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

5. Why does Matsuda envy Ono?
(a) Ono is wealthier.
(b) Ono's work is more admired.
(c) Ono has better health.
(d) Ono is more handsome.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to rumor, how did Sugimura assemble his garden?

2. What does Ono like about the garden?

3. How does Noriko say Ono used to treat them?

4. Why does the smell of burning make Ono uneasy?

5. Where does Ono believe his own mannerisms come from?

(see the answer key)

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