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

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

3. What dampens Stephen's enjoyment on the walk to Yamaguchi?
(a) The dismal weather.
(b) Thoughts of his parents' marriage.
(c) Keiko's father's feelings towards him.
(d) His fear that he may return to Hong Kong.

4. What does Stephen's mother ask him to do?
(a) Return to his father's home in Japan.
(b) Find out about his father's affair.
(c) Talk to his father about his affair.
(d) Come home in her time of need.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a shime-nawa?

2. Who is Tomoko?

3. What is the name of the object Stephen gives Matsu for luck?

4. What does Kenzo give Stephen?

5. How old was Sachi when she became engaged to Kenzo?

(see the answer key)

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