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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 Stephen respond to Keiko's addressing of her father's behavior?
(a) He says her understands due to the war.
(b) He pushes her to discuss the issue.
(c) He is saddened by her behavior.
(d) He gets angry at her attitude.

2. How does Stephen say Keiko's visit affected him?
(a) He is more confused than ever.
(b) He is angry every time he recalls her visit.
(c) He is happier since he saw her.
(d) He is lonelier since her visit.

3. Stephen says he feels like his new life has ended. What does he say he has returned to?
(a) The solitude of the sick.
(b) The time of sickness, sleeping late and doing little.
(c) The lonliness of an unwelcome visitor.
(d) The oppressive heat of a Chinese summer.

4. What does Keiko do when Stephen asks her to meet him at the shrine?
(a) Touches his hand when no one is looking and leaves.
(b) Begs him to leave her alone.
(c) Says he brings shame on her family.
(d) Looks in his eyes and nods.

5. What do Stephen and his father seek to discuss on the June, 1938 visit?
(a) Non-controversial topics.
(b) Stephen's mother.
(c) Stephen's siblings..
(d) Bringing Stephen into the business.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Keiko find Stephen when she heads to Matsu's to visit?

3. How does Keiko say her father has brought shame to the family?

4. Why does Stephen say something has changed between himself and Keiko?

5. What does the letter Stephen receives say about his mother's mood?

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