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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 does Stephen's father promise to send him?
(a) Paints.
(b) Canvases.
(c) Newspapers.
(d) A Letter.

2. How does Stephen describe the houses in the village of Yamaguchi?
(a) As sores on the already pained landscape.
(b) As small domiciles of peace.
(c) As being pieced together from scraps.
(d) As a mish-mash of leftovers.

3. What explanation is given for the names of the children in Stephen's family?
(a) His mother has a fondness for western culture.
(b) They were named for helpful nurses and doctors from his father's youth.
(c) No explanation is given.
(d) They were chosen because they are good for business.

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

5. Who is the person who meets Stephen at the train station in Tarumi?
(a) Pie.
(b) Matsu.
(c) Henry.
(d) King.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Stephen have memories of Matsu from childhood?

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

4. Why does Stephen go to Tarumi?

5. Where does Stephen first see Keiko?

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