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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 Stephen feel about his father leaving Tamuri in October of 1937?
(a) Angry.
(b) Sad.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Melancholy.

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

3. Why is Stephen embarrassed by his body?
(a) He has pock marks from his illness.
(b) He has lost a great deal of weight.
(c) He is pale.
(d) He feels it is very weak.

4. Who is there when Stephen regains consciousness after being hit by the wave?
(a) Sachi.
(b) Keiko.
(c) His father.
(d) Kenzo.

5. Where does Matsu invite Stephen after his father leaves?
(a) A Shinto shrine.
(b) To Sachi's garden.
(c) To go to the fishing village.
(d) For a walk on the beach.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives Stephen the black lacquer box with homemade yoken?

2. How does his father's departure affect Stephen?

3. How are Stephen and Matsu greeted on their second visit to Sachi?

4. Why does Stephen go to Tarumi?

5. What gift does Matsu give Stephen after the visit to Yamaguchi?

(see the answer key)

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