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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 Stephen learn during his father's second visit, which occurs in December of 1937?
(a) That his father had a 12-year affair with a Japanese woman.
(b) That his father has another child with a Japanese woman.
(c) That his mistress died a year ago.
(d) That his mother has been ill.

2. Why doesn't Stephen ask Matsu to go along on his visit to Sachi?
(a) He wants to ask Sachi a question privately.
(b) He thinks that Matsu is getting ill and needs to rest.
(c) He doesn't want Matsu to go, or to say Stephen can't go.
(d) He is afraid that Sachi will refuse to see them.

3. Who does Stephen meet in Yamaguchi?
(a) Keiko.
(b) Ching.
(c) Sachi.
(d) A doctor.

4. How does his father's departure affect Stephen?
(a) He is sadder than ever.
(b) He is determined to paint.
(c) He is determined to heal.
(d) He is more confused than ever.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What best describes Matsu's house?

2. What does Stephen's mother ask him to do?

3. What does Stephen receive from his mother in November?

4. Who is Tomoko?

5. What does Stephen say to Sachi about her argument with Kenzo?

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