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

2. What does Matsu say Kenzo does?
(a) Assists villagers with disputes.
(b) Gets food to the hungry.
(c) Delivers important supplies.
(d) Gets hard to find items.

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

4. Why did Kenzo stay in Tarumi?
(a) To be close to Sachi.
(b) To care for his sister.
(c) To care for his parents.
(d) To run his business.

5. How does Stephen get to Kobe?
(a) Mule.
(b) Bicycle.
(c) Boat.
(d) Walking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sachi tell Stephen when she learns that Matsu was unaware of this visit?

2. What is a kado-matsu?

3. What important event occurs at the beginning of Stephen's November journal that leaves him feeling lost?

4. Why does Stephen originally buy the journal?

5. What are Stephen and Matsu doing when the wave crashes into the garden?

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