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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 New Year's gifts does Stephen receive from his family?
(a) A daruma doll.
(b) Canvas and paints.
(c) Clothes, a watch, and books.
(d) A setsbun.

2. What is Stephen's reaction to his father's visit to Tamuri in October of 1937?
(a) Surprised, but elated.
(b) Annoyed at the intrusion.
(c) Unphased.
(d) Suspicious.

3. Where does Stephen say the young men of the village are when he visits for Kenzo's burial?
(a) Fighting against China.
(b) Celebrating at the shrine.
(c) Dead from leprosy.
(d) Moved to other cities.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the person who meets Stephen at the train station in Tarumi?

2. When does Stephen's father leave Tamuri after his second visit to see Stephen?

3. What best describes Matsu's house?

4. Why does Stephen go to Tarumi?

5. Why does Stephen call the person he meets in Yamaguchi a kindred spirit?

(see the answer key)

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