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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) The war has become as issue for his business.
(b) He has contracted tuberculosis.
(c) The illness of Stephen's mother requires him to return home.
(d) He must fight with the army.

2. What does Matsu say Kenzo does?
(a) Delivers important supplies.
(b) Assists villagers with disputes.
(c) Gets hard to find items.
(d) Gets food to the hungry.

3. What does Stephen decide to paint?
(a) His family.
(b) Sachi without her sores.
(c) Matsu's garden.
(d) Keiko at the beach.

4. 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 chosen because they are good for business.
(c) No explanation is given.
(d) They were named for helpful nurses and doctors from his father's youth.

5. Where does Stephen first see a kare sansui?
(a) At Sachi's house.
(b) At Keiko's house.
(c) In Matsu's garden.
(d) At the house by the beach.

Short Answer Questions

1. What best describes Kenzo and Matsu in their youth?

2. Who accompanies Stephen home from Canton?

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

4. Who does Keiko say is in the Japanese army?

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

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