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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Autumn: September, 1938.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What dampens Stephen's enjoyment on the walk to Yamaguchi?
(a) His fear that he may return to Hong Kong.
(b) Keiko's father's feelings towards him.
(c) Thoughts of his parents' marriage.
(d) The dismal weather.

2. Who tells about the 1923 event that destroyed all the houses and left many dead?
(a) Matsu.
(b) Sachi.
(c) Akio.
(d) Hiro.

3. What object does Tomoko ask Matsu to bring to her after she is afflicted with leprosy?
(a) Rocks for her garden.
(b) Her father's fishing knife.
(c) His father's fishing net.
(d) A pen and paper.

4. How do Kenzo and Matsu make amends?
(a) They bow.
(b) They don't.
(c) They exchange a look, but no words.
(d) They speak, but Stephen does not know what is said.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Stephen ask Matsu to go along on his visit to Sachi?

2. How does Sachi say Kenzo learned about her living in Yamaguchi with Matsu's help?

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

4. Why does Stephen say he feels cheated?

5. What does Matsu tell Stephen about Sachi as a child?

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