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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summer: June through July, 1938.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Stephen's mother ask him to do?
(a) Find out about his father's affair.
(b) Return to his father's home in Japan.
(c) Talk to his father about his affair.
(d) Come home in her time of need.

2. What is Setsbun?
(a) The first rites of spring.
(b) The name of the shrine they visit in Tama.
(c) A canvas for a special Japanese painting.
(d) A totem to keep away demons, cold, and pestilence.

3. Who is Tomoko?
(a) Kenzo's sister.
(b) Matsu's sister.
(c) Keiko's sister.
(d) Sachi's sister.

4. What event in 1923 destroyed all the houses and left many dead?
(a) An earthquake.
(b) A hurricane.
(c) A fire.
(d) An attack.

5. Who does Stephen travel to Kobe with?
(a) Ching.
(b) Henry.
(c) His father.
(d) Penelope.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Stephen and Matsu doing when the wave crashes into the garden?

2. Who accompanies Stephen home from Canton?

3. Why did Kenzo stay in Tarumi?

4. How does Keiko say her father has brought shame to the family?

5. What does Sachi say Tanka should not have saved after the fire destroys Tanka's home?

(see the answer key)

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