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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summer: June through July, 1938.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Keiko say her father has brought shame to the family?
(a) By requiring her to speak to Stephen on the family's behalf.
(b) By letting her brother fight in an unjust war.
(c) By alllowing Stephen to provoke him.
(d) By being rude.

2. What does the letter Stephen receives indicate his mother thinks about his staying in Japan?
(a) She thinks it's disloyal for him to remain in Japan.
(b) She thinks Henry should join him in Japan.
(c) She thinks it is best for him to remain in Japan.
(d) She thinks it might be unsafe for him to remain in Japan.

3. What best describes Kenzo and Matsu in their youth?
(a) Kenzo was shy and Matsu was industrious.
(b) Kenzo was popular and Matsu was shy.
(c) Kenzo was brave and Matsu was neat.
(d) Kenzo was ill and Matsu was helpful.

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

5. Who gives Stephen the black lacquer box with homemade yoken?
(a) Sachi.
(b) Miko.
(c) Keiko.
(d) Pie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Stephen walks Keiko home after her visit in March of 1938?

2. Why did Kenzo stay in Tarumi?

3. What does the letter say Penelope feels about donating money for the refuges?

4. Who does Keiko say is in the Japanese army?

5. Why does Miko have to do the laundry?

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