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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 stops in front of it and stands silently.
(c) He starts talking about Tomoko.
(d) He quickens his pace.

2. What does Kenzo give Stephen?
(a) Tea made with a secret ingredient.
(b) A bitter drink with healing properties.
(c) The best tea he's ever tasted.
(d) A too sweet drink made of roses.

3. Who is Tomoko?
(a) Kenzo's sister.
(b) Keiko's sister.
(c) Sachi's sister.
(d) Matsu's sister.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What important event occurs at the beginning of Stephen's November journal that leaves him feeling lost?

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

3. What is said about the shantytowns by Pie in her letter?

4. What does Keiko do when Stephen asks her to meet him at the shrine?

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

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