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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 explanation is given for the names of the children in Stephen's family?
(a) His mother has a fondness for western culture.
(b) They were named for helpful nurses and doctors from his father's youth.
(c) They were chosen because they are good for business.
(d) No explanation is given.

2. How does Stephen describe the houses in the village of Yamaguchi?
(a) As a mish-mash of leftovers.
(b) As small domiciles of peace.
(c) As being pieced together from scraps.
(d) As sores on the already pained landscape.

3. How does Stephen first feel when seeing the condition of afflicted villagers?
(a) Disgusted and guilty for his reaction.
(b) Sad, but hopeful.
(c) He regrets his decision to come.
(d) More curious than afraid.

4. Who does Stephen meet in Yamaguchi?
(a) Sachi.
(b) Ching.
(c) Keiko.
(d) A doctor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sachi say Tomoko died?

2. Why did Kenzo stay in Tarumi?

3. Who accompanies Stephen home from Canton?

4. How does his father's departure affect Stephen?

5. Why doesn't Sachi hide at Matsu's house?

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