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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 does Matsu reveal about his younger sister while he is in Yamaguchi with Stephen?
(a) She was taken by leprosy.
(b) She was a healer.
(c) She died of tuberculosis.
(d) She died giving birth to a son.

2. What best describes Kenzo and Matsu in their youth?
(a) Kenzo was shy and Matsu was industrious.
(b) Kenzo was popular and Matsu was shy.
(c) Kenzo was brave and Matsu was neat.
(d) Kenzo was ill and Matsu was helpful.

3. Why does Sachi often rearrange the stones in her garden?
(a) To change the garden's appearance.
(b) To arrange the best irrigation for her plants.
(c) To bring luck.
(d) To help her relax.

4. Why is Stephen embarrassed by his body?
(a) He feels it is very weak.
(b) He has lost a great deal of weight.
(c) He has pock marks from his illness.
(d) He is pale.

5. What does Stephen tell his mother about his father's affair?
(a) That the transferred money was for a business transaction.
(b) That she should accept it and move on.
(c) Nothing.
(d) That his father refused to talk about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Matsu invite Stephen after his father leaves?

2. What is Setsbun?

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

4. How is Kenzo's body disposed of?

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

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