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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Autumn: October 1937.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Stephen travel to Kobe with?
(a) Ching.
(b) Henry.
(c) Penelope.
(d) His father.

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

3. What are described as the symptoms of the illness which affects Stephen's family?
(a) Constant coughing and fever.
(b) Itchy rashes and fever.
(c) Nausea and vomiting.
(d) Delirium and rashes.

4. How does Stephen first feel when seeing the condition of afflicted villagers?
(a) Disgusted and guilty for his reaction.
(b) More curious than afraid.
(c) Sad, but hopeful.
(d) He regrets his decision to come.

5. Why doesn't Stephen's father accompany him to Tarumi?
(a) The illness of Stephen's mother requires him to return home.
(b) He has contracted tuberculosis.
(c) The war has become as issue for his business.
(d) He must fight with the army.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Keiko with when Stephen first sees her?

2. Why does Stephen originally buy the journal?

3. What explanation is given for the names of the children in Stephen's family?

4. What best describes Matsu's house?

5. Why does Stephen go to Tarumi?

(see the answer key)

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