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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. Why doesn't Sachi hide at Matsu's house?
(a) She is angry.
(b) She is tired of hiding.
(c) She doesn't hear anyone enter.
(d) She thinks Stephen is entering.

2. Who does Keiko say is in the Japanese army?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) Her brother.
(c) The man she was engaged to.
(d) Her cousin.

3. What does Stephen give Sachi in this second visit?
(a) A painting of her house.
(b) A painting of the garden.
(c) A drawing of the beach.
(d) A portrait of herself.

4. Who is there when Stephen regains consciousness after being hit by the wave?
(a) Keiko.
(b) Kenzo.
(c) His father.
(d) Sachi.

5. How does his father's departure affect Stephen?
(a) He is more confused than ever.
(b) He is determined to paint.
(c) He is determined to heal.
(d) He is sadder than ever.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Stephen embarrassed by his body?

2. What is Stephen's first impression of the person who meets him at the station?

3. Who does Stephen travel to Kobe with?

4. What does Stephen learn during his father's second visit, which occurs in December of 1937?

5. Why does Matsu say Sachi moved to her mountain home?

(see the answer key)

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