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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Ono angry with Shintaro?
(a) Ono thinks a teaching position is beneath Shintaro.
(b) Ono doesn't want to be used by Shintaro.
(c) Ono is insulted that Shintaro didn't ask for his help.
(d) Ono thinks Shintaro should take responsibility for his past actions.

2. What does Moriyama wish to accomplish with his students?
(a) To spread their art throughout Japan.
(b) To change painting in their city to conform to his idea of style.
(c) To change modern art in Europe.
(d) To spread their art throughout the world.

3. What does Shintaro not confide to Ono?
(a) He has applied for several teaching positions.
(b) He has found a new job.
(c) He is leaving the city.
(d) He is getting married.

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

5. Why does Ono introduce Kenji into the conversation in Noriko's kitchen?
(a) His son, had he been present, would have taken his side.
(b) He feels outnumbered by women.
(c) He had argued with his wife about giving Kenji sake at the same age.
(d) He suddenly recalls his son's death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Ono considered as a potential buyer for the Sugimura house?

2. How does Ono want Noriko to appear during the miai?

3. When he learns there will be sake at dinner, what makes Ichiro laugh?

4. How do the new apartment buildings under construction look to Ono?

5. Why does Ono admire Sugimura?

(see the answer key)

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