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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 he visits in June of 1938, what does Stephen's father suggest?
(a) That Matsu should bring Stephen to the O-bon festival.
(b) That Stephen spend the holiday in Kobe.
(c) That Stephen should visit during the Plum Rains.
(d) That he visit Stephen for the O-bon festival.

2. To whose grave does Matsu take an offering?
(a) Tomoko's.
(b) Kenzo's.
(c) Hiro's.
(d) Fumiko's.

3. What does Stephen think might be the reason that Keiko's father hates him?
(a) Fear of the Chinese.
(b) His dislike of Matsu.
(c) Protection of his daughter.
(d) Ancient family grievances.

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

5. What are Stephen and Matsu doing when the wave crashes into the garden?
(a) Catching fish from the fish pond.
(b) Arguing about Sachi.
(c) Talking by the bridge.
(d) Discussing Stephen's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Stephen says he feels like his new life has ended. What does he say he has returned to?

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

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

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

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

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