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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 is the person who meets Stephen at the train station in Tarumi?
(a) King.
(b) Matsu.
(c) Henry.
(d) Pie.

2. Why do Stephen and Matsu go to the shrine?
(a) To pray for the soldiers in the war.
(b) To celebrate the first rites of spring.
(c) To help the wounded.
(d) To meet Sachi.

3. What reason does Stephen's father give for sending his mistress a large sum of money?
(a) The money was to invest in a new business.
(b) The money was to pay for her medical bills.
(c) The money was to help her get through the war.
(d) The money was to pay for a child he had with her.

4. What does Stephen learn about his father at the beach?
(a) He wanted to be a painter when he was younger.
(b) His real age.
(c) He can't swim.
(d) He was once a competitive swimmer.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Keiko with when Stephen first sees her?

3. Why does Matsu say Sachi moved to her mountain home?

4. Where does Stephen first see a kare sansui?

5. Who sends Stephen a letter telling of the massacre in Nanking?

(see the answer key)

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