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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Spring: April 1938.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Matsu invite Stephen after his father leaves?
(a) A Shinto shrine.
(b) For a walk on the beach.
(c) To Sachi's garden.
(d) To go to the fishing village.

2. What gift does Matsu give Stephen after the visit to Yamaguchi?
(a) A traditional garment.
(b) A set of expensive paint brushes.
(c) A new canvas.
(d) Part of the garden.

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

4. Who sends Stephen a letter telling of the massacre in Nanking?
(a) Henry.
(b) His mother.
(c) His father.
(d) King.

5. Who cared for Sachi when she first arrived in Yamaguchi?
(a) Mishiko.
(b) Sumiko.
(c) Akio.
(d) Hiro.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Keiko respond to Stephen's offer to carry her basket of persimmons?

2. What does Sachi show Stephen in her garden the day after the fire?

3. What is a kado-matsu?

4. How does Stephen feel about his father leaving Tamuri in October of 1937?

5. Where do Stephen and Matsu spend the night after they help fight the fire in Yamaguchi?

(see the answer key)

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