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

2. Why doesn't Stephen's father accompany him to Tarumi?
(a) He has contracted tuberculosis.
(b) He must fight with the army.
(c) The illness of Stephen's mother requires him to return home.
(d) The war has become as issue for his business.

3. What does Matsu say Kenzo does?
(a) Gets food to the hungry.
(b) Delivers important supplies.
(c) Assists villagers with disputes.
(d) Gets hard to find items.

4. Why doesn't Stephen ask Matsu to go along on his visit to Sachi?
(a) He thinks that Matsu is getting ill and needs to rest.
(b) He wants to ask Sachi a question privately.
(c) He is afraid that Sachi will refuse to see them.
(d) He doesn't want Matsu to go, or to say Stephen can't go.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Stephen say he is happy to discover he will spend New Year's with?

2. What New Year's gifts does Stephen receive from his family?

3. Who is Tomoko?

4. What is a kado-matsu?

5. Why does Sachi often rearrange the stones in her garden?

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