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

2. What position is Shintaro applying for?
(a) Landscaper.
(b) Comic book illustrator.
(c) Graphic artist.
(d) High school teacher.

3. Who is Ichiro actually pretending to be when he imagines himself on horseback?
(a) The Ninja of the wind.
(b) The Lone Ranger.
(c) Roy Rogers.
(d) A samurai warrior.

4. What does Miyake think about the suicide of his company's president?
(a) It was a tragic waste.
(b) It was a noble gesture that freed his employees from shame.
(c) It brought shame to his employees.
(d) It was an embarrassment to the company.

5. Why does Shintaro not join Ono's other pupils at their reserved table in Migi-Hidari?
(a) They were jealous of his friendship with Ono.
(b) He was too poor.
(c) He was not regarded as first rank.
(d) There were too many of them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the corporation offer Mrs. Kawakami?

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

4. Why is Ono angry with Shintaro?

5. How does Taro react to Ono's confession?

(see the answer key)

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