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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ono think about the spirit of the old floating world?
(a) Perhaps it was not always for the best.
(b) Perhaps it will never be recreated.
(c) Perhaps it will be reborn at some point.
(d) Perhaps it was the best we will ever know.

2. What is taking the place of the bars of the old pleasure district?
(a) Geisha houses.
(b) Theaters and restaurants.
(c) Businesses.
(d) Residences.

3. Why does Ono decide NOT to tell Noriko that he had contacted old acquaintances to try to ensure that her marriage negotiations went well?
(a) Noriko might become overconfident.
(b) He doesn't want to make Noriko even more nervous.
(c) Noriko would be angry if he interfered.
(d) The outcome had been unsatisfactory.

4. What quality does Ono say the arguments and banter of the old days always had?
(a) Duplicity.
(b) Sorrow.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Sincerity.

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

6. Why does Ono's wife press him to find a better house?
(a) To improve his daughters' marriage prospects.
(b) To improve her social standing.
(c) To shorten the walk to town.
(d) To impress his son's high school friends.

7. Why doesn't Ono share his feelings about the old pleasure district with Mrs. Kawakami?
(a) It would be tactless because the old days are dear to her.
(b) Ono knows she is relieved to be through with the old days.
(c) Ono knows she doesn't wish for the old days.
(d) Ono knows she's too old to rebuild.

8. According to Suichi, Ichiro's father, why does Ono quit painting?
(a) Because he has lost his skill.
(b) Because he lost interest in art.
(c) Because Japan lost the war.
(d) Because he is too old.

9. How long did Shintaro serve in the military?
(a) Two months.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Two days.
(d) Two years.

10. What does Ono think about the return of the old floating world?
(a) It is just as well that it will not return.
(b) It may yet return.
(c) It would be better if it returned.
(d) Ono will pray for its return.

11. Who is Ichiro actually pretending to be when he imagines himself on horseback?
(a) Roy Rogers.
(b) A samurai warrior.
(c) The Ninja of the wind.
(d) The Lone Ranger.

12. What does Miyake think about the suicide of his company's president?
(a) It was a tragic waste.
(b) It brought shame to his employees.
(c) It was a noble gesture that freed his employees from shame.
(d) It was an embarrassment to the company.

13. How does Mrs. Saito feel about the demonstrations in the streets?
(a) The Japanese are children learning democracy.
(b) They're an important expression of freedom of speech.
(c) It is a great pity that people are being injured.
(d) They've gone too far.

14. What does Ono believe would make Shintaro happier?
(a) If Shintaro would find a wife.
(b) If Shintaro would return to the pleasure district.
(c) If Shintaro had the courage and honesty to admit his past deeds.
(d) If Shintaro could get a teaching position.

15. How does Ono want Noriko to appear during the miai?
(a) Quiet and respectful.
(b) Lively and intelligent.
(c) Shy and innocent.
(d) Dignified and silent.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Mr. Saito feel about the demonstrations in the streets?

3. What has Noriko planned for entertainment during Setsuko's visit?

4. Where has Ichiro heard English spoken?

5. What does Ono say about the movie that insults Ichiro?

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