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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. Why do Stephen and Matsu initially go to Yamaguchi?
(a) To deliver a message.
(b) To visit a friend of Matsu's.
(c) To get Stephen some fresh air.
(d) To deliver items from the garden.

2. What two people do Stephen and his father discuss shortly before his father's departure?
(a) Matsu and Matsu's sister.
(b) Pie and Keiko.
(c) Henry and Anne.
(d) King and Stephen's mother.

3. Where does Stephen first see a kare sansui?
(a) At the house by the beach.
(b) In Matsu's garden.
(c) At Sachi's house.
(d) At Keiko's house.

4. What are described as the symptoms of the illness which affects Stephen's family?
(a) Nausea and vomiting.
(b) Constant coughing and fever.
(c) Delirium and rashes.
(d) Itchy rashes and fever.

5. When does Stephen's father leave Tamuri after his second visit to see Stephen?
(a) In the middle of their argument.
(b) Early in the morning before Stephen is awake.
(c) During dinner.
(d) While Stephen and Matsu leave for Tama.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Matsu say Kenzo does?

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

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

4. Where does Stephen meet Kenzo?

5. Why does Sachi often rearrange the stones in her garden?

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