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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why doesn't Sachi hide at Matsu's house?
(a) She thinks Stephen is entering.
(b) She is tired of hiding.
(c) She is angry.
(d) She doesn't hear anyone enter.

3. What was Sachi's impression of Matsu when they first met?
(a) He seemed overly serious.
(b) He seemed very angry.
(c) He seemed anxious.
(d) He seemed at peace.

4. Why does Sachi say Tomoko contracted leprosy?
(a) Their family was poor.
(b) She ate poorly.
(c) The girls spent too much time indoors.
(d) The girls were vain.

5. What is a kado-matsu?
(a) A rope of twisted straw thought to keep away evil spirits.
(b) A symbol for luck that is used for making a wish.
(c) A wreath symbolizing prosperity, purity, longevity, and loyalty.
(d) A totem to keep out demons, cold, and pestilence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What dampens Stephen's enjoyment on the walk to Yamaguchi?

2. What reason does Stephen's father give for sending his mistress a large sum of money?

3. Where does Stephen first see a kare sansui?

4. How does Stephen first feel when seeing the condition of afflicted villagers?

5. Who tells about the 1923 event that destroyed all the houses and left many dead?

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