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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sachi say Tanka should not have saved after the fire destroys Tanka's home?
(a) Her photos.
(b) Magazines.
(c) The old cat.
(d) Books.

2. What does Sachi tell Stephen when she learns that Matsu was unaware of this visit?
(a) That Stephen should not return.
(b) That Stephen should only return alone.
(c) That it's best not to mention the visit.
(d) Stephen is welcome back, but only if Matsu knows.

3. What does Stephen notice a lack of in Tarumi?
(a) Children.
(b) Young women.
(c) Young men.
(d) Food.

4. Who does Stephen meet in Yamaguchi?
(a) Sachi.
(b) Ching.
(c) Keiko.
(d) A doctor.

5. What does Sachi refer to as "one of the small miracles of life"?
(a) Sunsets.
(b) Sunrises.
(c) Babies.
(d) Balloon flowers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Stephen meet Kenzo?

2. How do Stephen and Sachi acknowledge each other outside the temple after Kenzo's funeral?

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

4. How are Stephen and Matsu greeted on their second visit to Sachi?

5. Why do Stephen and Matsu go to the shrine?

(see the answer key)

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