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

2. What are Stephen and Matsu doing when the wave crashes into the garden?
(a) Catching fish from the fish pond.
(b) Discussing Stephen's father.
(c) Arguing about Sachi.
(d) Talking by the bridge.

3. How does Stephen get to Kobe?
(a) Walking.
(b) Boat.
(c) Bicycle.
(d) Mule.

4. What does Stephen decide to pray for?
(a) For his mother's happiness.
(b) For his parents' marriage.
(c) For his full recovery.
(d) For all the problems in his life.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Stephen call the person he meets in Yamaguchi a kindred spirit?

2. What story does Sachi's caregiver in Yamaguchi tell her?

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

4. What does Sachi refer to as "one of the small miracles of life"?

5. What does Sachi say was Kenzo's reaction when Sachi first told him she had leprosy?

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