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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 is Keiko with when Stephen first sees her?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her father.
(c) An unidentified woman.
(d) No one.

2. Who says, "You really are a monster"?
(a) Kenzo.
(b) Sachi.
(c) Matsu.
(d) Stephen.

3. What explanation is given for the names of the children in Stephen's family?
(a) No explanation is given.
(b) They were chosen because they are good for business.
(c) His mother has a fondness for western culture.
(d) They were named for helpful nurses and doctors from his father's youth.

4. What does Stephen learn during his father's second visit, which occurs in December of 1937?
(a) That his father had a 12-year affair with a Japanese woman.
(b) That his mistress died a year ago.
(c) That his mother has been ill.
(d) That his father has another child with a Japanese woman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kenzo give Stephen?

2. Why doesn't Stephen ask Matsu to go along on his visit to Sachi?

3. What does Stephen notice a lack of in Tarumi?

4. What does Stephen tell his mother about his father's affair?

5. What does Stephen receive from his mother in November?

(see the answer key)

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