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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Autumn: October, 1938.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Stephen expect to be his only solace in Tarumi?
(a) Writing in his journal.
(b) Painting.
(c) Swimming in the ocean.
(d) Creating a garden.

2. What does Sachi tell Stephen when she learns that Matsu was unaware of this visit?
(a) Stephen is welcome back, but only if Matsu knows.
(b) That Stephen should only return alone.
(c) That it's best not to mention the visit.
(d) That Stephen should not return.

3. Why do Stephen and his father leave for Kobe so quickly after their October, 1938 trip?
(a) They are forced to leave.
(b) To participate in the celebration.
(c) The festival is beginning.
(d) They feel unwelcome in Tokyo.

4. To what is Tomoko referring when she tells Matsu that she doesn't want "to live like this"?
(a) In Yamaguchi.
(b) Apart from him.
(c) A life with leprosy.
(d) Apart from Kenzo.

5. Where has Matsu been when he returns to the beach house?
(a) Mailing Stephen's letters.
(b) Helping Sachi.
(c) The funeral.
(d) The teahouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sachi often rearrange the stones in her garden?

2. What does the Summer: June through July 1938 chapter say that Stephen is doing that prevents him from journal writing?

3. Where does Stephen see the "nicest Christmas tree I ever had"?

4. Why doesn't Stephen ask Matsu to go along on his visit to Sachi?

5. When does Stephen see the fishing knife that belonged to Matsu's and Tomoko's father?

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