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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 event in 1923 destroyed all the houses and left many dead?
(a) A fire.
(b) An earthquake.
(c) An attack.
(d) A hurricane.

2. What does the letter Stephen receives indicate his mother thinks about his staying in Japan?
(a) She thinks Henry should join him in Japan.
(b) She thinks it's disloyal for him to remain in Japan.
(c) She thinks it might be unsafe for him to remain in Japan.
(d) She thinks it is best for him to remain in Japan.

3. What does Stephen learn about his father at the beach?
(a) He was once a competitive swimmer.
(b) He can't swim.
(c) He wanted to be a painter when he was younger.
(d) His real age.

4. What important event occurs at the beginning of Stephen's November journal that leaves him feeling lost?
(a) He discovers a dying part of the garden.
(b) He completes the picture of the painting.
(c) He hears news of the Japanese Army.
(d) He receives a message from his father.

5. What does Kenzo give Stephen?
(a) A bitter drink with healing properties.
(b) A too sweet drink made of roses.
(c) Tea made with a secret ingredient.
(d) The best tea he's ever tasted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Stephen travel to Kobe with?

2. Who does Sachi say was Matsu's opposite?

3. Why does Matsu say Sachi moved to her mountain home?

4. Why does Stephen go to Tarumi?

5. Why does Stephen say he feels cheated?

(see the answer key)

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