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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Spring: April 22 through May 30, 1938.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Kenzo stay in Tarumi?
(a) To run his business.
(b) To care for his sister.
(c) To care for his parents.
(d) To be close to Sachi.

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

3. How does Stephen get to Kobe?
(a) Boat.
(b) Bicycle.
(c) Mule.
(d) Walking.

4. What reports does Stephen record about the war in his May 15th, 1938 journal entry?
(a) Of the defeat of the Japanese army in Hong Kong.
(b) Of China's sudden resurgence.
(c) Of the Japanese Army's invasion of China.
(d) Of the Japanese Army's declaration of success.

5. What does Stephen tell his mother about his father's affair?
(a) Nothing.
(b) That his father refused to talk about it.
(c) That the transferred money was for a business transaction.
(d) That she should accept it and move on.

Short Answer Questions

1. What New Year's gifts does Stephen receive from his family?

2. What effect does Matsu say Tomoko's illness had on their relationship?

3. What does the letter Stephen receives indicate his mother thinks about his staying in Japan?

4. Who is Keiko with when Stephen first sees her?

5. What does Sachi say was Kenzo's reaction when Sachi first told him she had leprosy?

(see the answer key)

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