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

2. What gift does Matsu give Stephen after the visit to Yamaguchi?
(a) A new canvas.
(b) Part of the garden.
(c) A set of expensive paint brushes.
(d) A traditional garment.

3. What important event occurs at the beginning of Stephen's November journal that leaves him feeling lost?
(a) He discovers a dying part of the garden.
(b) He completes the picture of the painting.
(c) He hears news of the Japanese Army.
(d) He receives a message from his father.

4. Who does Stephen travel to Kobe with?
(a) His father.
(b) Ching.
(c) Henry.
(d) Penelope.

5. What does Stephen's father promise to send him?
(a) Paints.
(b) Canvases.
(c) A Letter.
(d) Newspapers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Stephen and Matsu initially go to Yamaguchi?

2. What does Stephen give Sachi in this second visit?

3. How does Stephen feel about his father leaving Tamuri in October of 1937?

4. Why is Stephen embarrassed by his body?

5. Who gives Stephen the black lacquer box with homemade yoken?

(see the answer key)

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