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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. Why does Stephen call the person he meets in Yamaguchi a kindred spirit?
(a) This person is a painter.
(b) This person is ill.
(c) This person is lonely.
(d) This person is sad.

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

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

4. To whom does Stephen give a miniature pine tree in a clay planter?
(a) Keiko.
(b) Matsu.
(c) Sachi.
(d) His mother.

5. What does Matsu say Kenzo does?
(a) Gets food to the hungry.
(b) Assists villagers with disputes.
(c) Delivers important supplies.
(d) Gets hard to find items.

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation is given for the names of the children in Stephen's family?

2. What does Stephen say about the celebration of the rebuilt houses in Yamaguchi?

3. What does Penelope do for the Red Cross?

4. What is a shime-nawa?

5. How does his father's departure affect Stephen?

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