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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. What are Stephen and Matsu doing when the wave crashes into the garden?
(a) Catching fish from the fish pond.
(b) Talking by the bridge.
(c) Discussing Stephen's father.
(d) Arguing about Sachi.

2. Who sends Stephen a letter that says Penelope is working with the Red Cross?
(a) King.
(b) His mother.
(c) Pie.
(d) Henry.

3. Why does Stephen go to Tarumi?
(a) Stephen's mother is concerned he is becoming too reclusive.
(b) He is ill and is sent away for the cooler weather and to avoid infecting others.
(c) Stephen's sister is sick and he is sent away to avoid getting the disease.
(d) His father wants him to learn about the import-export business.

4. What is Stephen's interpretation of his parents' marriage at the end of the December journal entries?
(a) That it is at a painful point in a growth process.
(b) That it is no more than a business arrangement.
(c) That it is over.
(d) That it is healing.

5. What does Stephen receive from his mother in November?
(a) A package.
(b) A letter.
(c) A telegram.
(d) A visit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Matsu say Sachi moved to her mountain home?

2. Who says, "A Japanese woman would never do such a thing," and to whom is that person referring?

3. What object does Tomoko ask Matsu to bring to her after she is afflicted with leprosy?

4. What is Stephen's reaction to his father's visit to Tamuri in October of 1937?

5. Who does Stephen work with to put out the fire?

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