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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Stephen say about the celebration of the rebuilt houses in Yamaguchi?
(a) He doesn't understand the symbolism.
(b) It was the best in his life.
(c) He doesn't understand the people's exuberance.
(d) It was bittersweet.

3. How does Stephen describe the houses in the village of Yamaguchi?
(a) As sores on the already pained landscape.
(b) As a mish-mash of leftovers.
(c) As small domiciles of peace.
(d) As being pieced together from scraps.

4. How do Matsu and Stephen arrive at Sachi's when they go to visit in September of 1938?
(a) With hesitation.
(b) With arms full of vegetables.
(c) Singing boldly.
(d) Muddy and tired.

5. Who is Keiko with when Stephen first sees her?
(a) Her sister.
(b) An unidentified woman.
(c) No one.
(d) Her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stephen note about the garden when he and Matsu return from Yamaguchi?

2. Who does Stephen meet in Yamaguchi?

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

4. Where does Stephen see the "nicest Christmas tree I ever had"?

5. How does Stephen first feel when seeing the condition of afflicted villagers?

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