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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) Keiko's father's feelings towards him.
(b) His fear that he may return to Hong Kong.
(c) The dismal weather.
(d) Thoughts of his parents' marriage.

2. To what is Tomoko referring when she tells Matsu that she doesn't want "to live like this"?
(a) In Yamaguchi.
(b) A life with leprosy.
(c) Apart from him.
(d) Apart from Kenzo.

3. When does Stephen's father leave Tamuri after his second visit to see Stephen?
(a) During dinner.
(b) While Stephen and Matsu leave for Tama.
(c) Early in the morning before Stephen is awake.
(d) In the middle of their argument.

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

5. Who does Sachi say saved her from being trampled at a celebration many years earlier?
(a) An unidentified soldier.
(b) Matsu.
(c) Her father.
(d) Kenzo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What promise does Keiko make to Stephen when he walks her halfway home in March?

2. Why does Miko have to do the laundry?

3. What did Sachi's father hope would happen after she contracted leprosy?

4. What was Sachi's impression of Matsu when they first met?

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

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