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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 the letter Stephen receives indicate his mother thinks about his staying in Japan?
(a) She thinks it's disloyal for him to remain in Japan.
(b) She thinks it might be unsafe for him to remain in Japan.
(c) She thinks Henry should join him in Japan.
(d) She thinks it is best for him to remain in Japan.

2. How does Stephen first feel when seeing the condition of afflicted villagers?
(a) Sad, but hopeful.
(b) He regrets his decision to come.
(c) More curious than afraid.
(d) Disgusted and guilty for his reaction.

3. What New Year's gifts does Stephen receive from his family?
(a) A daruma doll.
(b) Clothes, a watch, and books.
(c) A setsbun.
(d) Canvas and paints.

4. What does Stephen give Sachi in this second visit?
(a) A drawing of the beach.
(b) A painting of her house.
(c) A portrait of herself.
(d) A painting of the garden.

5. What two people do Stephen and his father discuss shortly before his father's departure?
(a) Pie and Keiko.
(b) Henry and Anne.
(c) Matsu and Matsu's sister.
(d) King and Stephen's mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Tomoko?

2. What story does Sachi's caregiver in Yamaguchi tell her?

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

4. What does Sachi say Matsu told her when he discovered she ran away rather than take her own life?

5. Why do Stephen and Matsu initially go to Yamaguchi?

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