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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. Why doesn't Stephen's father accompany him to Tarumi?
(a) He must fight with the army.
(b) He has contracted tuberculosis.
(c) The illness of Stephen's mother requires him to return home.
(d) The war has become as issue for his business.

2. Why does Stephen originally buy the journal?
(a) To fulfill the requirements of one of his classes at Canton.
(b) To celebrate and document his journey to Tarumi.
(c) To provide his mother with a written account of his travels.
(d) To document the effects of his illness.

3. What item is found in Matsu's garden?
(a) An aromatic purple flower.
(b) A colorful array of vegetables.
(c) A fish pond.
(d) A cherry tree.

4. What does Stephen expect to be his only solace in Tarumi?
(a) Painting.
(b) Creating a garden.
(c) Swimming in the ocean.
(d) Writing in his journal.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Kenzo stay in Tarumi?

2. How does Stephen get to Kobe?

3. What best describes Matsu's house?

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

5. What does Kenzo give Stephen?

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