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

2. Where does Stephen's father spend most of his time?
(a) China.
(b) Canton.
(c) Beach house in Tarumi.
(d) Japan.

3. How does Stephen describe the houses in the village of Yamaguchi?
(a) As small domiciles of peace.
(b) As being pieced together from scraps.
(c) As sores on the already pained landscape.
(d) As a mish-mash of leftovers.

4. How does Sachi say Tomoko died?
(a) The disease killed her.
(b) She was poisoned.
(c) She drowned herself.
(d) She took her life with a fishing knife.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Kenzo stay in Tarumi?

3. Why does Sachi say Tomoko contracted leprosy?

4. What is Stephen's reaction to his father's visit to Tamuri in October of 1937?

5. How do Kenzo and Matsu make amends?

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