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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. How do Stephen and Sachi acknowledge each other outside the temple after Kenzo's funeral?
(a) They look in each other's eyes.
(b) They speak in whispers.
(c) They don't acknowledge each other.
(d) They bow to each other.

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

3. What explanation is given for the names of the children in Stephen's family?
(a) They were named for helpful nurses and doctors from his father's youth.
(b) They were chosen because they are good for business.
(c) No explanation is given.
(d) His mother has a fondness for western culture.

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

5. Who does Stephen meet in Yamaguchi?
(a) A doctor.
(b) Sachi.
(c) Keiko.
(d) Ching.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "You really are a monster"?

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

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

4. What does Stephen's father promise to send him?

5. How does Stephen get to Kobe?

(see the answer key)

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