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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. According to rumor, how did Sugimura assemble his garden?
(a) He grew his plants from seeds.
(b) He sent for plants from abroad.
(c) He grew his plants from sprouts.
(d) He bought plants fully grown from others' gardens.

4. What is Ichiro's favorite food now that he is eight-years-old?
(a) Spinach.
(b) Shrimp with rice.
(c) Ice cream.
(d) Pancakes.

5. 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 getting married.
(d) He is leaving the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position is Shintaro applying for?

2. What is the mood of Moriyama's paintings?

3. Who does Ichiro's father, Suichi, think makes good role models for Ichiro?

4. What phrase does Ono tell his pupils that is similar to what Moriyama has said?

5. How have the students behaved watching Moriyama paint?

(see the answer key)

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