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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Matsuda say the world sees when they look at Ono and Matsuda now that the war is behind them?
(a) Two old men with sticks.
(b) Two traitors to their country.
(c) Two instigators of a war.
(d) Two failed imperialists.

2. What does the neighbor boy do when Matsuda speaks to him?
(a) He comes into the house.
(b) He chats with Matsuda.
(c) He comes into the yard.
(d) He runs away.

3. What does Ono tell Ichiro about why men drink sake?
(a) It separates strong men from weak women.
(b) It helps men see the beauty of the floating world.
(c) It makes a man stronger.
(d) For a little while, they can believe they're stronger.

4. When does Ono feel the sense of triumph he had hoped for?
(a) When his family gave him a surprise party.
(b) Receiving the praise of his students.
(c) Sitting on a hill all alone, eating oranges.
(d) Confronting Moriyama at his villa.

5. What famous Japanese artist does Moriyama emulate?
(a) Kirukama.
(b) Utamaro.
(c) Fujiyama.
(d) Narita.

6. Why does Matsuda think the two men should not blame themselves for their earlier actions?
(a) They were too young to understand forces around them.
(b) Their actions had produced good results.
(c) They acted on their beliefs and did their utmost.
(d) They were fooled by charlatans.

7. How does Matsuda describe the contribution he and Ono made?
(a) It was critical.
(b) It was important.
(c) It was marginal.
(d) It was negligible.

8. What is Ichiro's favorite food now that he is eight-years-old?
(a) Ice cream.
(b) Spinach.
(c) Pancakes.
(d) Shrimp with rice.

9. Who does Matsuda claim has been blamed for Japan's downfall?
(a) Military men, politicians, and businessmen.
(b) The voting public.
(c) The emperor and his household.
(d) Artists and musicians.

10. Why does Ono introduce Kenji into the conversation in Noriko's kitchen?
(a) He had argued with his wife about giving Kenji sake at the same age.
(b) He feels outnumbered by women.
(c) His son, had he been present, would have taken his side.
(d) He suddenly recalls his son's death.

11. How does Ono evaluate Naguchi's suicide?
(a) Ono said the death was tragic and sad.
(b) Ono said the death was cowardly.
(c) Ono said the death was foolish and wasteful.
(d) Ono said Naguchi was very brave and honorable.

12. How does Ono find his old friend upon his second visit?
(a) He is much stronger.
(b) He is asleep for most of the visit.
(c) He is much weaker.
(d) He is much the same.

13. What did Ono feel was missing the night he won the award?
(a) International recognition.
(b) A feeling of triumph and fulfillment.
(c) His family.
(d) Kuroda's approval.

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

15. How was Moriyama supporting himself after his painting was devalued and his school closed?
(a) Painting magazine illustrations.
(b) Painting houses.
(c) Painting advertisements.
(d) Painting patriotic posters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last year covered in this story?

2. What does Ono want to say to Moriyama if they meet again?

3. What traits does Ono observe that Ichiro has inherited from his mother?

4. Why does Matsuda envy Ono?

5. What happened to Moriyama after Ono left his school?

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