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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Winter: December 5 through December 25, 1937.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gives Stephen the black lacquer box with homemade yoken?
(a) Keiko.
(b) Miko.
(c) Sachi.
(d) Pie.

2. What item is found in Matsu's garden?
(a) A colorful array of vegetables.
(b) A cherry tree.
(c) A fish pond.
(d) An aromatic purple flower.

3. What best describes Matsu's house?
(a) Cozy and welcoming.
(b) A jumbled array of memories.
(c) Small and uncluttered.
(d) A collection of ancient treasures.

4. Who does Stephen travel to Kobe with?
(a) Penelope.
(b) His father.
(c) Henry.
(d) Ching.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sachi say Tomoko contracted leprosy?

2. Who is Tomoko?

3. What does Stephen's mother ask him to do?

4. When does Stephen's father leave Tamuri after his second visit to see Stephen?

5. Why is Stephen embarrassed by his body?

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