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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. Who tells about the 1923 event that destroyed all the houses and left many dead?
(a) Sachi.
(b) Hiro.
(c) Matsu.
(d) Akio.

2. What does Stephen say about returning to Hong Kong in his July, 1938 letters to his sister and mother?
(a) He asks if he is needed.
(b) He says he will return only after the war ends.
(c) He no longer mentions the possibility.
(d) He says he wants to stay in Tarumi.

3. What does Stephen say to Sachi about her argument with Kenzo?
(a) He tells her she deserves better.
(b) He recommends talking to Kenzo.
(c) He doesn't mention it.
(d) He thinks that Kenzo, Matsu, and Sachi will work it out.

4. What are Stephen's feelings surrounding Penelope's war efforts?
(a) He commends her bravery.
(b) He resents that she spends her life in this way.
(c) He feels guilty that she is there while he is in Japan.
(d) He understands her need to help.

5. What, according to Sachi, is true about Sachi and Tomoko as children?
(a) They fought constantly.
(b) They were close.
(c) They were complete opposites.
(d) Both were painfully shy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Stephen's father give for sending his mistress a large sum of money?

2. What event in 1923 destroyed all the houses and left many dead?

3. What is Matsu's New Year's gift to Stephen?

4. Who accompanies Stephen home from Canton?

5. What does Sachi show Stephen in her garden the day after the fire?

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