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

2. What does Sachi say Tanka should not have saved after the fire destroys Tanka's home?
(a) Magazines.
(b) Her photos.
(c) The old cat.
(d) Books.

3. What does Stephen suggest in his letter to his mother?
(a) That she should come to Tarumi.
(b) That Pie should come to Tarumi.
(c) That he should return home to China.
(d) That he should stay in Tarumi.

4. What does the throwing of beans represent?
(a) Prosperity, purity, longevity, and loyalty.
(b) The Japanese Army winning the war.
(c) Celebration of the first rites of spring.
(d) Throwing out the demons, cold, and pestilence.

5. What effect does Matsu say Tomoko's illness had on their relationship?
(a) They grew closer.
(b) It became strained.
(c) It allowed them to speak of things they had not spoken of.
(d) They grew more distant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Stephen meet in Yamaguchi?

2. What is Setsbun?

3. What does Keiko do when Stephen asks her to meet him at the shrine?

4. What object does Tomoko ask Matsu to bring to her after she is afflicted with leprosy?

5. Why does Matsu say Sachi moved to her mountain home?

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