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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 cared for Sachi when she first arrived in Yamaguchi?
(a) Sumiko.
(b) Mishiko.
(c) Hiro.
(d) Akio.

2. How does Stephen first feel when seeing the condition of afflicted villagers?
(a) Sad, but hopeful.
(b) More curious than afraid.
(c) He regrets his decision to come.
(d) Disgusted and guilty for his reaction.

3. What does Stephen tell his mother about his father's affair?
(a) That the transferred money was for a business transaction.
(b) That his father refused to talk about it.
(c) That she should accept it and move on.
(d) Nothing.

4. What does Stephen decide to paint?
(a) His family.
(b) Matsu's garden.
(c) Keiko at the beach.
(d) Sachi without her sores.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Kenzo's body found?

2. How do Kenzo and Matsu make amends?

3. When does Stephen's father leave Tamuri after his second visit to see Stephen?

4. Why does Miko have to do the laundry?

5. Why did Sachi's father take her to shrines after her diagnosis with leprosy?

(see the answer key)

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