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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 reports does Stephen record about the war in his May 15th, 1938 journal entry?
(a) Of the defeat of the Japanese army in Hong Kong.
(b) Of the Japanese Army's declaration of success.
(c) Of China's sudden resurgence.
(d) Of the Japanese Army's invasion of China.

2. What does Keiko tell Stephen when they meet at the beach in September of 1938?
(a) That she will meet him there in three days.
(b) That she won't be able to see him any more.
(c) That she is sorry for how she has behaved.
(d) That she must leave with her family.

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

4. What tragedy befalls Keiko's family?
(a) Her sister drowns.
(b) Their house burns.
(c) Her brother is killed in the war.
(d) Her father dies suddenly.

5. What event in 1923 destroyed all the houses and left many dead?
(a) A fire.
(b) An attack.
(c) A hurricane.
(d) An earthquake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Sachi's father take her to shrines after her diagnosis with leprosy?

2. Where do Stephen and Matsu spend the night after they help fight the fire in Yamaguchi?

3. What New Year's gifts does Stephen receive from his family?

4. What does Stephen expect to be his only solace in Tarumi?

5. To whom does Stephen give a miniature pine tree in a clay planter?

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