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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 two people do Stephen and his father discuss shortly before his father's departure?
(a) Henry and Anne.
(b) Pie and Keiko.
(c) Matsu and Matsu's sister.
(d) King and Stephen's mother.

2. How does his father's departure affect Stephen?
(a) He is determined to paint.
(b) He is determined to heal.
(c) He is more confused than ever.
(d) He is sadder than ever.

3. What does Stephen give Sachi in this second visit?
(a) A painting of the garden.
(b) A drawing of the beach.
(c) A portrait of herself.
(d) A painting of her house.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the person who meets Stephen at the train station in Tarumi?

2. Who does Stephen travel to Kobe with?

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

4. Why does Stephen call the person he meets in Yamaguchi a kindred spirit?

5. Who does Stephen meet in Yamaguchi?

(see the answer key)

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