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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Stephen's reaction to his father's visit to Tamuri in October of 1937?
(a) Suspicious.
(b) Unphased.
(c) Annoyed at the intrusion.
(d) Surprised, but elated.

2. Why do Stephen and Matsu initially go to Yamaguchi?
(a) To deliver a message.
(b) To deliver items from the garden.
(c) To visit a friend of Matsu's.
(d) To get Stephen some fresh air.

3. Why does Stephen originally buy the journal?
(a) To fulfill the requirements of one of his classes at Canton.
(b) To provide his mother with a written account of his travels.
(c) To document the effects of his illness.
(d) To celebrate and document his journey to Tarumi.

4. What best describes Matsu's house?
(a) A jumbled array of memories.
(b) Small and uncluttered.
(c) A collection of ancient treasures.
(d) Cozy and welcoming.

5. Where does Stephen's father spend most of his time?
(a) Japan.
(b) Canton.
(c) China.
(d) Beach house in Tarumi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accompanies Stephen home from Canton?

2. How does Stephen feel about his father leaving Tamuri in October of 1937?

3. What does Stephen learn about his father at the beach?

4. Who does Stephen travel to Kobe with?

5. Where does Stephen first see a kare sansui?

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