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

2. What does Stephen learn during his father's second visit, which occurs in December of 1937?
(a) That his mistress died a year ago.
(b) That his mother has been ill.
(c) That his father had a 12-year affair with a Japanese woman.
(d) That his father has another child with a Japanese woman.

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

4. What does Stephen notice a lack of in Tarumi?
(a) Young men.
(b) Food.
(c) Young women.
(d) Children.

5. What item is found in Matsu's garden?
(a) A fish pond.
(b) A colorful array of vegetables.
(c) An aromatic purple flower.
(d) A cherry tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two people do Stephen and his father discuss shortly before his father's departure?

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

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

4. What does Stephen decide to pray for?

5. Where does Stephen's father spend most of his time?

(see the answer key)

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