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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Winter: January and February 1938.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Sachi say saved her from being trampled at a celebration many years earlier?
(a) Her father.
(b) Kenzo.
(c) An unidentified soldier.
(d) Matsu.

2. What does Sachi tell Stephen when she learns that Matsu was unaware of this visit?
(a) Stephen is welcome back, but only if Matsu knows.
(b) That Stephen should only return alone.
(c) That it's best not to mention the visit.
(d) That Stephen should not return.

3. Why does Matsu say Sachi moved to her mountain home?
(a) To care for the ill villagers.
(b) To protect her family from the disease.
(c) To save her family from more dishonor.
(d) To be close to the man she loved.

4. How do Kenzo and Matsu make amends?
(a) They exchange a look, but no words.
(b) They speak, but Stephen does not know what is said.
(c) They bow.
(d) They don't.

5. Where does Stephen see the "nicest Christmas tree I ever had"?
(a) At Keiko's house.
(b) In Matsu's garden.
(c) In a memory of his youth in China.
(d) In Sachi's garden.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Miko have to do the laundry?

2. What does Stephen expect to be his only solace in Tarumi?

3. Where does Stephen meet Kenzo?

4. How does Stephen describe the houses in the village of Yamaguchi?

5. Why does Stephen have memories of Matsu from childhood?

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