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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Winter: January and February 1938.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sachi say Tomoko died?
(a) She was poisoned.
(b) She drowned herself.
(c) She took her life with a fishing knife.
(d) The disease killed her.

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

3. How are Stephen and Matsu greeted on their second visit to Sachi?
(a) With tea.
(b) They are not greeted. Sachi is not home.
(c) By a stray dog.
(d) With a small meal.

4. How is Kenzo's body disposed of?
(a) He is buried.
(b) His body is never found.
(c) He is creamated and the ashes are buried in Sachi's garden.
(d) He is creamated and the ashes are buried in Matsu's garden.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What two people do Stephen and his father discuss shortly before his father's departure?

2. Why does Sachi say Tomoko contracted leprosy?

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

4. Where does Stephen first see Keiko?

5. What reason does Stephen's father give for sending his mistress a large sum of money?

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