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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 starts talking about Tomoko.
(b) He stares straight ahead without looking at it.
(c) He quickens his pace.
(d) He stops in front of it and stands silently.

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

3. What does Stephen's father tell him his parents agree on when he visits in June of 1938?
(a) Pie should come to Tarumi.
(b) That their marriage is over.
(c) Stephen should stay in Tarumi through the summer.
(d) Stephen should return to Hong Kong.

4. What best describes Kenzo and Matsu in their youth?
(a) Kenzo was ill and Matsu was helpful.
(b) Kenzo was popular and Matsu was shy.
(c) Kenzo was shy and Matsu was industrious.
(d) Kenzo was brave and Matsu was neat.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Kenzo give Stephen?

3. What does Stephen notice a lack of in Tarumi?

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

5. Why does Miko have to do the laundry?

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