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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 is Stephen's interpretation of his parents' marriage at the end of the December journal entries?
(a) That it is over.
(b) That it is at a painful point in a growth process.
(c) That it is healing.
(d) That it is no more than a business arrangement.

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

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

4. What does Stephen receive from his mother in November?
(a) A package.
(b) A letter.
(c) A telegram.
(d) A visit.

5. How is Kenzo's body disposed of?
(a) He is creamated and the ashes are buried in Matsu's garden.
(b) His body is never found.
(c) He is creamated and the ashes are buried in Sachi's garden.
(d) He is buried.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the throwing of beans represent?

2. What important event occurs at the beginning of Stephen's November journal that leaves him feeling lost?

3. What does Stephen tell his mother about his father's affair?

4. What does Stephen decide to paint?

5. What is a kado-matsu?

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