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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are Stephen and Matsu greeted on their second visit to Sachi?
(a) They are not greeted. Sachi is not home.
(b) With a small meal.
(c) By a stray dog.
(d) With tea.

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

3. How does Stephen get to Kobe?
(a) Mule.
(b) Bicycle.
(c) Walking.
(d) Boat.

4. How does Stephen feel about his father leaving Tamuri in October of 1937?
(a) Angry.
(b) Melancholy.
(c) Sad.
(d) Relieved.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Stephen's first impression of the person who meets him at the station?

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

3. Why doesn't Stephen's father accompany him to Tarumi?

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

5. How does Stephen first feel when seeing the condition of afflicted villagers?

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