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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Stephen refer to when he notes that they will never "drift away from each other"?
(a) Stephen and Keiko.
(b) Stephen and Pie.
(c) Matsu and Stephen.
(d) Matsu and Sachi.

2. Why does Stephen have memories of Matsu from childhood?
(a) Stephen's father once worked with Matsu.
(b) They are distant cousins.
(c) Their fathers are friends.
(d) Matsu once worked for Stephen's family.

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

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

5. What does Stephen bring to Sachi days before he leaves?
(a) A small rock.
(b) A daruma doll.
(c) A vase.
(d) A painting of her garden.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Stephen decide to pray for?

3. What best describes Kenzo and Matsu in their youth?

4. What does Stephen's father tell him his parents agree on when he visits in June of 1938?

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

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