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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What causes Ono's great sense of triumph?
(a) The belief that his work was much admired.
(b) The belief that he had outlasted his enemies.
(c) The belief that he had accomplished something of real value.
(d) The belief that Moriyama would be proud of him.

3. What does Ono promise the youngest Sugimura sister?
(a) That she could return to the house whenever she wanted.
(b) That he would repair the war damage at the first opportunity.
(c) That she could live with their family.
(d) That he would build a room for her.

4. What brought about the chances in Moriyama's standing?
(a) He had changed his European style.
(b) His European style was increasingly admired.
(c) He had returned to traditional Japanese art.
(d) His European style was seen as unpatriotic.

5. How does Mrs. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Suichi, Ichiro's father, why does Ono quit painting?

2. What does Ono promise to do to help Mrs. Kawakami?

3. Why does the Tortoise often destroy his own paintings?

4. Why is Ono angry with Shintaro?

5. How does Ono feel about the future of Japan?

(see the answer key)

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