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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 are described as the symptoms of the illness which affects Stephen's family?
(a) Nausea and vomiting.
(b) Constant coughing and fever.
(c) Itchy rashes and fever.
(d) Delirium and rashes.

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

3. Why does Sachi say Tomoko contracted leprosy?
(a) The girls were vain.
(b) The girls spent too much time indoors.
(c) She ate poorly.
(d) Their family was poor.

4. What does Stephen tell his mother about his father's affair?
(a) That she should accept it and move on.
(b) Nothing.
(c) That the transferred money was for a business transaction.
(d) That his father refused to talk about it.

5. Who says, "A Japanese woman would never do such a thing," and to whom is that person referring?
(a) Kenzo referring to Stephen's mother.
(b) Kenzo referring to Yoshiko.
(c) Stephen referring to Yoshiko.
(d) Stephen referring to his mother.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Matsu invite Stephen after his father leaves?

3. How does Stephen describe the houses in the village of Yamaguchi?

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

5. What reason does Stephen's father give for sending his mistress a large sum of money?

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