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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Winter: December 5 through December 25, 1937.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kenzo give Stephen?
(a) A too sweet drink made of roses.
(b) A bitter drink with healing properties.
(c) Tea made with a secret ingredient.
(d) The best tea he's ever tasted.

2. What two people do Stephen and his father discuss shortly before his father's departure?
(a) Pie and Keiko.
(b) Matsu and Matsu's sister.
(c) Henry and Anne.
(d) King and Stephen's mother.

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

4. Where does Matsu invite Stephen after his father leaves?
(a) A Shinto shrine.
(b) For a walk on the beach.
(c) To go to the fishing village.
(d) To Sachi's garden.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Stephen's father leave Tamuri after his second visit to see Stephen?

2. What does Stephen receive from his mother in November?

3. What does Stephen decide to pray for?

4. What important event occurs at the beginning of Stephen's November journal that leaves him feeling lost?

5. Why doesn't Stephen's father accompany him to Tarumi?

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