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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What traits does Ono observe that Ichiro has inherited from his mother?
(a) Courtesies.
(b) Mannerisms and little facial habits.
(c) His height and facial features.
(d) Ways of speaking.

2. Why does Matsuda say he never married?
(a) He never found the right woman.
(b) He was too busy improving the world.
(c) He had too many girlfriends.
(d) He was too busy traveling the world.

3. Why had Matsuda called Ono naive in the old days?
(a) He had no interest in politics.
(b) His perspective as an artist was narrow.
(c) His worldview was too broad.
(d) He had no understanding of politics.

4. How does Setsuko make up to Ono for Noriko's excluding him from the outing?
(a) She insists that he be invited to come along.
(b) She decides to stay home with him.
(c) She cancels the trip to go to the cinema with him.
(d) She berates her sister for her rudeness.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ono admire Sugimura?

2. What does Shintaro paint now that the war is over?

3. Why is Ono angry with Shintaro?

4. What honor had Ono received in 1938?

5. What had Ono completed the same week he received the award?

(see the answer key)

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