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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Spring: April 1938.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sachi say Tanka should not have saved after the fire destroys Tanka's home?
(a) Magazines.
(b) Books.
(c) Her photos.
(d) The old cat.

2. What does Sachi tell Stephen when she learns that Matsu was unaware of this visit?
(a) That Stephen should only return alone.
(b) That it's best not to mention the visit.
(c) That Stephen should not return.
(d) Stephen is welcome back, but only if Matsu knows.

3. Who tells about the 1923 event that destroyed all the houses and left many dead?
(a) Sachi.
(b) Hiro.
(c) Akio.
(d) Matsu.

4. What does Matsu reveal about his younger sister while he is in Yamaguchi with Stephen?
(a) She was a healer.
(b) She died giving birth to a son.
(c) She was taken by leprosy.
(d) She died of tuberculosis.

5. Who says, "A Japanese woman would never do such a thing," and to whom is that person referring?
(a) Kenzo referring to Yoshiko.
(b) Stephen referring to Yoshiko.
(c) Kenzo referring to Stephen's mother.
(d) Stephen referring to his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "You really are a monster"?

2. What news is received that dampens the spirits of Stephen, Matsu, and their visitor?

3. Where does Stephen meet Kenzo?

4. Who does Keiko say is in the Japanese army?

5. What does Sachi show Stephen in her garden the day after the fire?

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