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

2. Where does Stephen's father spend most of his time?
(a) Japan.
(b) Beach house in Tarumi.
(c) China.
(d) Canton.

3. What news is received that dampens the spirits of Stephen, Matsu, and their visitor?
(a) The Japanese have taken over a key city.
(b) A child from the village has drowned.
(c) The Japanese Army is advancing.
(d) The storm has devastated the village.

4. How does Sachi say Tomoko died?
(a) She took her life with a fishing knife.
(b) The disease killed her.
(c) She drowned herself.
(d) She was poisoned.

5. How does Stephen feel about his father leaving Tamuri in October of 1937?
(a) Melancholy.
(b) Angry.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Sad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stephen notice a lack of in Tarumi?

2. What does Matsu reveal about his younger sister while he is in Yamaguchi with Stephen?

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

4. How are Stephen and Matsu greeted on their second visit to Sachi?

5. What does Stephen decide to pray for?

(see the answer key)

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