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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 Stephen's mother recommend in her May, 1938 letter to him?
(a) That Henry and Anne should go to Tarumi.
(b) That Pie should go to Tarumi.
(c) That he should stay in Tarumi.
(d) That he should return home to China.

2. How does Stephen first feel when seeing the condition of afflicted villagers?
(a) More curious than afraid.
(b) Disgusted and guilty for his reaction.
(c) Sad, but hopeful.
(d) He regrets his decision to come.

3. What is the name of the object Stephen gives Matsu for luck?
(a) A kado-matsu.
(b) A shime-nawa,
(c) A tama shrine.
(d) A daruma doll.

4. What does Kenzo give Stephen?
(a) A bitter drink with healing properties.
(b) Tea made with a secret ingredient.
(c) The best tea he's ever tasted.
(d) A too sweet drink made of roses.

5. How do Stephen and Sachi acknowledge each other outside the temple after Kenzo's funeral?
(a) They don't acknowledge each other.
(b) They look in each other's eyes.
(c) They bow to each other.
(d) They speak in whispers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Stephen get to Kobe?

2. What dream does Stephen record in his journal?

3. Why does Stephen originally buy the journal?

4. What does the letter Stephen receives say about his mother's mood?

5. How is Kenzo's body disposed of?

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