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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Stephen first see Keiko?
(a) In her father's home.
(b) At the beach.
(c) At the local market.
(d) In Matsu's garden.

2. What does Stephen decide to paint?
(a) His family.
(b) Matsu's garden.
(c) Keiko at the beach.
(d) Sachi without her sores.

3. What item is found in Matsu's garden?
(a) A cherry tree.
(b) A colorful array of vegetables.
(c) A fish pond.
(d) An aromatic purple flower.

4. Where does Stephen first see a kare sansui?
(a) At the house by the beach.
(b) In Matsu's garden.
(c) At Sachi's house.
(d) At Keiko's house.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Stephen and Matsu initially go to Yamaguchi?

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

3. How does Stephen get to Kobe?

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

5. Who does Stephen travel to Kobe with?

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