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

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

3. How does Stephen describe the houses in the village of Yamaguchi?
(a) As sores on the already pained landscape.
(b) As a mish-mash of leftovers.
(c) As small domiciles of peace.
(d) As being pieced together from scraps.

4. Why does Stephen go to Tarumi?
(a) He is ill and is sent away for the cooler weather and to avoid infecting others.
(b) His father wants him to learn about the import-export business.
(c) Stephen's sister is sick and he is sent away to avoid getting the disease.
(d) Stephen's mother is concerned he is becoming too reclusive.

5. Why does Stephen say he feels cheated?
(a) He didn't get to thank Sachi properly for sharing her story.
(b) Matsu interrupted Sachi's story.
(c) He did not get to work in Sachi's garden as planned.
(d) He resents the time spent on rebuilding the houses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What New Year's gifts does Stephen receive from his family?

2. Why does Stephen say something has changed between himself and Keiko?

3. What object of Tomoko's did Matsu give to Sachi?

4. What does Stephen say to Sachi about her argument with Kenzo?

5. How does Keiko address her father's behavior to Stephen?

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