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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 Sachi present Stephen with before his departure?
(a) A daruma doll.
(b) A journal.
(c) A vase.
(d) Lucky stones.

2. What is Stephen's first impression of the person who meets him at the station?
(a) That he enjoys solitude.
(b) That he is an angry man.
(c) That he has a secret.
(d) That he yearns for company.

3. Why does Miko have to do the laundry?
(a) She is being punished.
(b) She offered to do it so Keiko could meet Stephen.
(c) She lost a bet with Keiko.
(d) She traded chores with Keiko.

4. How does Stephen feel about his father leaving Tamuri in October of 1937?
(a) Sad.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Melancholy.
(d) Angry.

5. Who does Sachi say was Matsu's opposite?
(a) Hiro.
(b) Sachi.
(c) Kenzo.
(d) Tomoko.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Stephen travel to Kobe with?

2. What, according to Sachi, is true about Sachi and Tomoko as children?

3. Who does Stephen receive letters from?

4. What shadow does Stephen say has been lifted on the morning he wakes up ready for a swim?

5. What does Stephen decide to paint?

(see the answer key)

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