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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Winter: December 5 through December 25, 1937.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Matsu reveal about his younger sister while he is in Yamaguchi with Stephen?
(a) She died of tuberculosis.
(b) She was taken by leprosy.
(c) She died giving birth to a son.
(d) She was a healer.

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

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

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

5. What does Stephen receive from his mother in November?
(a) A letter.
(b) A telegram.
(c) A package.
(d) A visit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Stephen call the person he meets in Yamaguchi a kindred spirit?

2. Who does Keiko say is in the Japanese army?

3. What does Stephen decide to pray for?

4. Why does Stephen have memories of Matsu from childhood?

5. Who does Stephen meet in Yamaguchi?

(see the answer key)

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