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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. 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. Where does Stephen meet Kenzo?
(a) A teahouse.
(b) Matsu's garden.
(c) A marketplace.
(d) Sachi's house.

3. What does Stephen have with him when Keiko finds him on the day she pays him a visit in March of 1938?
(a) A sketch pad.
(b) A letter.
(c) A Japense book of poetry.
(d) A daruma doll.

4. Who does Keiko say is in the Japanese army?
(a) Her brother.
(b) The man she was engaged to.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Her cousin.

5. What is part of the reason that Stephen says that time has slowed to a crawl?
(a) News of the war has taken a toll on everyone.
(b) Kenzo's death has affected Stephen.
(c) Kenzo's death has affected Matsu.
(d) He doesn't see much of Sachi and Keiko.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the mood surrounding Stephen's visit to the Tama shrine?

2. What do Stephen and his father seek to discuss on the June, 1938 visit?

3. What news is received that dampens the spirits of Stephen, Matsu, and their visitor?

4. What best describes Kenzo and Matsu in their youth?

5. Who sends Stephen a letter that says Penelope is working with the Red Cross?

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