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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. How does Sachi say Tomoko died?
(a) The disease killed her.
(b) She was poisoned.
(c) She took her life with a fishing knife.
(d) She drowned herself.

2. Who says, "A Japanese woman would never do such a thing," and to whom is that person referring?
(a) Kenzo referring to Stephen's mother.
(b) Stephen referring to his mother.
(c) Stephen referring to Yoshiko.
(d) Kenzo referring to Yoshiko.

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

4. What news is received that dampens the spirits of Stephen, Matsu, and their visitor?
(a) The storm has devastated the village.
(b) The Japanese Army is advancing.
(c) A child from the village has drowned.
(d) The Japanese have taken over a key city.

5. Why does Matsu say he decides to visit Tama with Stephen?
(a) He felt that Stephen would not go on his own.
(b) He felt Stephen needed to go.
(c) He wants to pray for Sachi.
(d) He wanted company.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Stephen first see a kare sansui?

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

3. What does Sachi tell Stephen when she learns that Matsu was unaware of this visit?

4. Who does Stephen travel to Kobe with?

5. Why does Stephen originally buy the journal?

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