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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 Matsu react when he and Stephen walk by Kenzo's teahouse for the first time after Kenzo's death?
(a) He stares straight ahead without looking at it.
(b) He starts talking about Tomoko.
(c) He stops in front of it and stands silently.
(d) He quickens his pace.

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

3. What happens when Stephen walks Keiko home after her visit in March of 1938?
(a) She allows him to kiss her.
(b) She kisses him and tells him to stay away from her family.
(c) Her father discovers them and is angry.
(d) She tells Stephen to stay away.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is part of the reason that Stephen says that time has slowed to a crawl?

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

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

5. What does Stephen say about returning to Hong Kong in his July, 1938 letters to his sister and mother?

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