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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Spring: April 22 through May 30, 1938.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Penelope do for the Red Cross?
(a) She cooks for the wounded and refugees.
(b) Rolls bandages and sorts clothes.
(c) She is a nurse.
(d) She brings food and clothing to the refugees.

2. Why did Sachi's father take her to shrines after her diagnosis with leprosy?
(a) To pray for healing.
(b) As penance for having failed the family.
(c) To atone for her sins.
(d) To purify her.

3. Why does Matsu say Sachi moved to her mountain home?
(a) To care for the ill villagers.
(b) To protect her family from the disease.
(c) To save her family from more dishonor.
(d) To be close to the man she loved.

4. What does Sachi tell Stephen when she learns that Matsu was unaware of this visit?
(a) That Stephen should not return.
(b) That it's best not to mention the visit.
(c) Stephen is welcome back, but only if Matsu knows.
(d) That Stephen should only return alone.

5. What happens when Stephen walks Keiko home after her visit in March of 1938?
(a) She kisses him and tells him to stay away from her family.
(b) She tells Stephen to stay away.
(c) She allows him to kiss her.
(d) Her father discovers them and is angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What best describes Matsu's house?

2. Why does Stephen say he feels cheated?

3. How does Stephen describe his relationship with Matsu as they walk back to Tarumi?

4. What is part of the reason that Stephen says that time has slowed to a crawl?

5. What does the letter say Penelope feels about donating money for the refuges?

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