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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Autumn: November through December 2, 1937.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What best describes Kenzo and Matsu in their youth?
(a) Kenzo was ill and Matsu was helpful.
(b) Kenzo was popular and Matsu was shy.
(c) Kenzo was shy and Matsu was industrious.
(d) Kenzo was brave and Matsu was neat.

2. What does Stephen's mother ask him to do?
(a) Return to his father's home in Japan.
(b) Find out about his father's affair.
(c) Come home in her time of need.
(d) Talk to his father about his affair.

3. Why does Miko have to do the laundry?
(a) She offered to do it so Keiko could meet Stephen.
(b) She traded chores with Keiko.
(c) She lost a bet with Keiko.
(d) She is being punished.

4. Who gives Stephen the black lacquer box with homemade yoken?
(a) Sachi.
(b) Pie.
(c) Miko.
(d) Keiko.

5. Why does Stephen have memories of Matsu from childhood?
(a) Matsu once worked for Stephen's family.
(b) Their fathers are friends.
(c) Stephen's father once worked with Matsu.
(d) They are distant cousins.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Stephen and Matsu greeted on their second visit to Sachi?

2. What is Stephen's reaction to his father's visit to Tamuri in October of 1937?

3. Who accompanies Stephen home from Canton?

4. Who is Tomoko?

5. What news is received that dampens the spirits of Stephen, Matsu, and their visitor?

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