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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Sachi hide at Matsu's house?
(a) She thinks Stephen is entering.
(b) She is tired of hiding.
(c) She doesn't hear anyone enter.
(d) She is angry.

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

3. What does Matsu say Kenzo does?
(a) Delivers important supplies.
(b) Gets hard to find items.
(c) Assists villagers with disputes.
(d) Gets food to the hungry.

4. What item is found in Matsu's garden?
(a) A colorful array of vegetables.
(b) A fish pond.
(c) An aromatic purple flower.
(d) A cherry tree.

5. What are described as the symptoms of the illness which affects Stephen's family?
(a) Itchy rashes and fever.
(b) Constant coughing and fever.
(c) Nausea and vomiting.
(d) Delirium and rashes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accompanies Stephen home from Canton?

2. What is Setsbun?

3. Who sends Stephen a letter telling of the massacre in Nanking?

4. What, according to Sachi, is true about Sachi and Tomoko as children?

5. Why did Kenzo stay in Tarumi?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the removal of Sachi's scarf indicate her growing closeness to Stephen?

2. Describe a daruma doll.

3. Why does Stephen lie to his mother?

4. Describe the relationship between Stephen and his father in the beginning of the book.

5. What is Stephen's physical condition when he first arrives at the beach house in Tarumi?

6. Why does Kenzo call Sachi a monster?

7. How does Stephen feel about making friends with people once he is settled in the beach house?

8. What implications are given that Matsu is becoming fond of Stephen?

9. Describe Sachi's house during the New Year's celebration?

10. Why does Stephen go to see Sachi after her argument with Kenzo?

(see the answer keys)

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