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

2. Where does Stephen meet Kenzo?
(a) A teahouse.
(b) A marketplace.
(c) Matsu's garden.
(d) Sachi's house.

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

4. Where does Stephen first see Keiko?
(a) At the beach.
(b) At the local market.
(c) In her father's home.
(d) In Matsu's garden.

5. What does Stephen learn about his father at the beach?
(a) His real age.
(b) He was once a competitive swimmer.
(c) He can't swim.
(d) He wanted to be a painter when he was younger.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Stephen call the person he meets in Yamaguchi a kindred spirit?

4. What are Stephen and Matsu doing when the wave crashes into the garden?

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

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