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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Setsuko say in Kawabe Park that irritates Ono?
(a) That he had embarrassed the family during the miai.
(b) That everyone was surprised at his self-incrimination during the miai.
(c) That she is ashamed of his behavior.
(d) That it would be appropriate for him to consider suicide.

2. What does Noriko like about her apartment?
(a) It is Western and modern.
(b) It has a spectacular view of the city.
(c) It is spacious.
(d) It is very traditional.

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) He doesn't want to make Noriko even more nervous.
(b) Noriko might become overconfident.
(c) Noriko would be angry if he interfered.
(d) The outcome had been unsatisfactory.

4. What has Noriko planned for entertainment during Setsuko's visit?
(a) A trip to the cinema with the whole family.
(b) She bought new games to play at home.
(c) A visit to the deer park without Ono.
(d) A trip to the art museum.

5. What does Ono want to say to Moriyama if they meet again?
(a) Ono had not had to illustrate comic books after all.
(b) Ono was grateful for Moriyama's help.
(c) Moriyama's assessment of his work had been correct.
(d) Moriyama's teaching had helped him immeasureably.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ono think about the spirit of the old floating world?

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

3. What does Ono promise the youngest Sugimura sister?

4. When did Saito first meet Ono?

5. What does Shintaro want to disclaim?

(see the answer key)

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