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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 is Tomoko?
(a) Keiko's sister.
(b) Sachi's sister.
(c) Matsu's sister.
(d) Kenzo's sister.

2. Why does Stephen go to Tarumi?
(a) His father wants him to learn about the import-export business.
(b) Stephen's mother is concerned he is becoming too reclusive.
(c) He is ill and is sent away for the cooler weather and to avoid infecting others.
(d) Stephen's sister is sick and he is sent away to avoid getting the disease.

3. What, according to Sachi, is true about Sachi and Tomoko as children?
(a) They were close.
(b) Both were painfully shy.
(c) They fought constantly.
(d) They were complete opposites.

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

5. Where does Stephen meet Kenzo?
(a) Matsu's garden.
(b) Sachi's house.
(c) A teahouse.
(d) A marketplace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news is received that dampens the spirits of Stephen, Matsu, and their visitor?

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

3. Why is Stephen embarrassed by his body?

4. How does Stephen get to Kobe?

5. What does Stephen's mother ask him to do?

(see the answer key)

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