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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Kawakami want Ono's advice about the corporation's offer?
(a) Ono could support the endeavor.
(b) Ono is her only friend.
(c) Ono is shrewd about business matters.
(d) Ono is her last dependable customer.

2. How does Taro react to Ono's confession?
(a) He argues that artists had no part in the destruction.
(b) He is shocked and leaves the room abruptly.
(c) He assures Ono that he is too hard on himself.
(d) He agrees that Ono has caused great harm to their society.

3. What is a miai?
(a) A business meeting.
(b) An engagement party.
(c) A wedding reception.
(d) A formal meeting between the families of a prospective bride and groom.

4. What is taking the place of the bars of the old pleasure district?
(a) Geisha houses.
(b) Residences.
(c) Theaters and restaurants.
(d) Businesses.

5. What does Shintaro want Ono to do for him?
(a) Verify that Shintaro had done the posters against his will.
(b) Claim that Ono had painted the posters.
(c) Verify that Shintaro had created the posters.
(d) Recommend his artwork.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Setsuko uncomfortable with Noriko's talk about Ono?

2. What does Ono's father do with his paintings?

3. What does Ono think about the return of the old floating world?

4. What does Miyake think about the suicide of his company's president?

5. How does Shintaro embarrass Mrs. Kawakami?

(see the answer key)

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