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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Ono think about the spirit of the old floating world?
2. Why does Mrs. Kawakami want Ono's advice about the corporation's offer?
3. What does Ono's father do with his paintings?
4. Where has Ichiro heard English spoken?
5. How does Noriko say Ono has behaved since his retirement?
Short Essay Questions
1. Suichi says that American heroes are better role models for his son that Japanese heroes. Why would that be?
2. After the surrender, one of the Sugimura sisters visits the house, obviously more concerned about the building than its inhabitants. Why doesn't Ono feel angry toward her?
3. Why does Ono say he would never forgive himself if he became like his father?
4. What does Shintaro ask Ono to do for him?
5. Why does Ono's father burn his paintings?
6. How does Ono acquire his house for less than half its value?
7. How does Saito regard the demonstrations in the streets?
8. What tragic event happens to the mentally challenged Hirayama?
9. Why does Enchi ask Ono to leave when he learns who he really is?
10. How does Mr. Yamagata thank Ono for his support of the Migi-Hidari?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What do you see as Ishiguro's overarching theme in this story? Why did he write it? What is he trying to teach, and to whom? Consider the fact that the book was published first in English.
Essay Topic 2
Twice in the story, authority figures burned Ono's paintings. Compare the two situations. Did they have the same purpose? Were they trying to help the young man or hurt him? How do you know? Use textual evidence to support your opinion.
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast the personalities of Noriko and Setsuko based on their conversation and behavior. Remember that Ono comments on the character of the two girls. Do your observations agree with his?
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