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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 Stephen give Sachi in this second visit?
(a) A drawing of the beach.
(b) A portrait of herself.
(c) A painting of the garden.
(d) A painting of her house.

2. What does Sachi show Stephen in her garden the day after the fire?
(a) A blue-purple flower.
(b) A new rock formation.
(c) A speckled fish in the pond.
(d) A pale yellow bird in its nest.

3. How do Stephen and Sachi acknowledge each other outside the temple after Kenzo's funeral?
(a) They look in each other's eyes.
(b) They don't acknowledge each other.
(c) They bow to each other.
(d) They speak in whispers.

4. What best describes Kenzo and Matsu in their youth?
(a) Kenzo was ill and Matsu was helpful.
(b) Kenzo was shy and Matsu was industrious.
(c) Kenzo was brave and Matsu was neat.
(d) Kenzo was popular and Matsu was shy.

5. What story does Sachi's caregiver in Yamaguchi tell her?
(a) About the leper who saved her child.
(b) About the pearl diver and her family.
(c) About the fire that killed her family.
(d) About the lady at the temple.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "A Japanese woman would never do such a thing," and to whom is that person referring?

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

3. How does Sachi say Kenzo learned about her living in Yamaguchi with Matsu's help?

4. Where does Stephen say the young men of the village are when he visits for Kenzo's burial?

5. What does Stephen receive from his mother in November?

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