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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ono believe he gained from his admission?
(a) Noriko's respect.
(b) Satisfaction and dignity.
(c) A good marriage for his daughter.
(d) Taro's admiration.

2. Why does Ono come to admire Moriyama's treatment of his students?
(a) Ono believes students often know more than their teachers.
(b) Ono believes it is foolish to waste time discussing each comment.
(c) Ono believes it is important for students to develop their own thinking.
(d) Ono believes students' comments are mere flattery.

3. Which room does Ono say is the most important room in the house?
(a) The veranda.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) The long corridor.
(d) The reception room.

4. What has changed in the city between 1948 and 1949?
(a) Bombed ruins are becoming scarce.
(b) One or two buildings are under construction.
(c) Nothing has changed.
(d) The destruction has been worsened by vandalism.

5. Why does Ono's father object to his becoming an artist?
(a) Their poverty makes artists weak-willed and depraved.
(b) Artists are dishonest.
(c) Their wealth makes artists disrespectful of others.
(d) Art is useless in the world.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ono enjoy Shintaro's company?

2. What position is Shintaro applying for?

3. How do the art students treat Sasaki when he changes his style?

4. What remains of Sugimura's planned Kawabe Park?

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

(see the answer key)

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