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

2. What does Stephen notice a lack of in Tarumi?
(a) Children.
(b) Food.
(c) Young men.
(d) Young women.

3. Why does Stephen go to Tarumi?
(a) Stephen's sister is sick and he is sent away to avoid getting the disease.
(b) Stephen's mother is concerned he is becoming too reclusive.
(c) He is ill and is sent away for the cooler weather and to avoid infecting others.
(d) His father wants him to learn about the import-export business.

4. Who is Tomoko?
(a) Keiko's sister.
(b) Kenzo's sister.
(c) Matsu's sister.
(d) Sachi's sister.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are described as the symptoms of the illness which affects Stephen's family?

2. What two people do Stephen and his father discuss shortly before his father's departure?

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

4. Why is Stephen embarrassed by his body?

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

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