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

2. How does Keiko respond to Stephen's offer to carry her basket of persimmons?
(a) She says no.
(b) She says yes.
(c) She wordlessly hands him the basket.
(d) She walks away without speaking to him.

3. What does Kenzo give Stephen?
(a) A bitter drink with healing properties.
(b) Tea made with a secret ingredient.
(c) A too sweet drink made of roses.
(d) The best tea he's ever tasted.

4. What is Stephen's reaction to his father's visit to Tamuri in October of 1937?
(a) Unphased.
(b) Suspicious.
(c) Surprised, but elated.
(d) Annoyed at the intrusion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Sachi say was Matsu's opposite?

2. What was Sachi's impression of Matsu when they first met?

3. To whom does Stephen give a miniature pine tree in a clay planter?

4. What are Stephen and Matsu doing when the wave crashes into the garden?

5. Who is there when Stephen regains consciousness after being hit by the wave?

(see the answer key)

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