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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Keiko say is in the Japanese army?
(a) Her cousin.
(b) The man she was engaged to.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Her brother.

2. What he visits in June of 1938, what does Stephen's father suggest?
(a) That Matsu should bring Stephen to the O-bon festival.
(b) That he visit Stephen for the O-bon festival.
(c) That Stephen should visit during the Plum Rains.
(d) That Stephen spend the holiday in Kobe.

3. Why is Stephen embarrassed by his body?
(a) He is pale.
(b) He feels it is very weak.
(c) He has lost a great deal of weight.
(d) He has pock marks from his illness.

4. What does Stephen say to Sachi about her argument with Kenzo?
(a) He doesn't mention it.
(b) He thinks that Kenzo, Matsu, and Sachi will work it out.
(c) He tells her she deserves better.
(d) He recommends talking to Kenzo.

5. Why does Stephen say something has changed between himself and Keiko?
(a) They are friendly again because they shared a picnic.
(b) There is an awkwardness he doesn't understand.
(c) They are more intimate because she watched him sleep.
(d) Her anger and bitterness have lessened.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kenzo give Stephen?

2. When does Stephen's father leave Tamuri after his second visit to see Stephen?

3. What does the letter Stephen receives say about his mother's mood?

4. How is Kenzo's body disposed of?

5. What does Penelope do for the Red Cross?

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