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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Autumn: September, 1938.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sachi say Tomoko contracted leprosy?
(a) The girls spent too much time indoors.
(b) Their family was poor.
(c) The girls were vain.
(d) She ate poorly.

2. How does Stephen describe the houses in the village of Yamaguchi?
(a) As a mish-mash of leftovers.
(b) As small domiciles of peace.
(c) As being pieced together from scraps.
(d) As sores on the already pained landscape.

3. What does Stephen's father promise to send him?
(a) Canvases.
(b) Paints.
(c) A Letter.
(d) Newspapers.

4. What he visits in June of 1938, what does Stephen's father suggest?
(a) That Stephen spend the holiday in Kobe.
(b) That Stephen should visit during the Plum Rains.
(c) That Matsu should bring Stephen to the O-bon festival.
(d) That he visit Stephen for the O-bon festival.

5. Why does Matsu say Sachi moved to her mountain home?
(a) To protect her family from the disease.
(b) To save her family from more dishonor.
(c) To be close to the man she loved.
(d) To care for the ill villagers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stephen learn about his father at the beach?

2. What does the letter Stephen receives say about his mother's mood?

3. What does Penelope do for the Red Cross?

4. What does the throwing of beans represent?

5. What does Stephen have with him when Keiko finds him on the day she pays him a visit in March of 1938?

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