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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Stephen describe the houses in the village of Yamaguchi?
(a) As sores on the already pained landscape.
(b) As being pieced together from scraps.
(c) As small domiciles of peace.
(d) As a mish-mash of leftovers.

2. What is Stephen's interpretation of his parents' marriage at the end of the December journal entries?
(a) That it is at a painful point in a growth process.
(b) That it is over.
(c) That it is healing.
(d) That it is no more than a business arrangement.

3. What does the throwing of beans represent?
(a) Throwing out the demons, cold, and pestilence.
(b) Prosperity, purity, longevity, and loyalty.
(c) The Japanese Army winning the war.
(d) Celebration of the first rites of spring.

4. What does Stephen say to Sachi about her argument with Kenzo?
(a) He thinks that Kenzo, Matsu, and Sachi will work it out.
(b) He recommends talking to Kenzo.
(c) He tells her she deserves better.
(d) He doesn't mention it.

5. Who does Sachi say was Matsu's opposite?
(a) Hiro.
(b) Tomoko.
(c) Kenzo.
(d) Sachi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives Stephen the black lacquer box with homemade yoken?

2. What story does Sachi's caregiver in Yamaguchi tell her?

3. What New Year's gifts does Stephen receive from his family?

4. What two people do Stephen and his father discuss shortly before his father's departure?

5. What does Sachi say Tanka should not have saved after the fire destroys Tanka's home?

(see the answer key)

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