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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 two people do Stephen and his father discuss shortly before his father's departure?
(a) Matsu and Matsu's sister.
(b) King and Stephen's mother.
(c) Pie and Keiko.
(d) Henry and Anne.

2. What does Stephen think might be the reason that Keiko's father hates him?
(a) Ancient family grievances.
(b) His dislike of Matsu.
(c) Fear of the Chinese.
(d) Protection of his daughter.

3. What does Stephen notice a lack of in Tarumi?
(a) Food.
(b) Young men.
(c) Young women.
(d) Children.

4. What does Stephen tell his mother about his father's affair?
(a) That the transferred money was for a business transaction.
(b) That she should accept it and move on.
(c) That his father refused to talk about it.
(d) Nothing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Stephen describe the houses in the village of Yamaguchi?

2. What object of Tomoko's did Matsu give to Sachi?

3. How does Stephen get to Kobe?

4. Who cared for Sachi when she first arrived in Yamaguchi?

5. Who sends Stephen a letter that says Penelope is working with the Red Cross?

(see the answer key)

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