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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gift does Matsu give Stephen after the visit to Yamaguchi?
(a) A new canvas.
(b) A set of expensive paint brushes.
(c) Part of the garden.
(d) A traditional garment.

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

3. What does Stephen tell his mother about his father's affair?
(a) That his father refused to talk about it.
(b) Nothing.
(c) That the transferred money was for a business transaction.
(d) That she should accept it and move on.

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

5. Why does Matsu say he decides to visit Tama with Stephen?
(a) He felt Stephen needed to go.
(b) He felt that Stephen would not go on his own.
(c) He wants to pray for Sachi.
(d) He wanted company.

6. Who does Stephen say he is happy to discover he will spend New Year's with?
(a) Keiko.
(b) His father.
(c) Matsu.
(d) Sachi.

7. Where does Stephen first see a kare sansui?
(a) At Keiko's house.
(b) In Matsu's garden.
(c) At the house by the beach.
(d) At Sachi's house.

8. What does Stephen learn during his father's second visit, which occurs in December of 1937?
(a) That his mother has been ill.
(b) That his father had a 12-year affair with a Japanese woman.
(c) That his mistress died a year ago.
(d) That his father has another child with a Japanese woman.

9. Why does Stephen go to Tarumi?
(a) Stephen's mother is concerned he is becoming too reclusive.
(b) Stephen's sister is sick and he is sent away to avoid getting the disease.
(c) He is ill and is sent away for the cooler weather and to avoid infecting others.
(d) His father wants him to learn about the import-export business.

10. Why does Sachi say Tomoko contracted leprosy?
(a) The girls were vain.
(b) Their family was poor.
(c) The girls spent too much time indoors.
(d) She ate poorly.

11. When does Stephen's father leave Tamuri after his second visit to see Stephen?
(a) Early in the morning before Stephen is awake.
(b) During dinner.
(c) In the middle of their argument.
(d) While Stephen and Matsu leave for Tama.

12. What does Stephen's father promise to send him?
(a) Newspapers.
(b) Paints.
(c) A Letter.
(d) Canvases.

13. Why does Stephen originally buy the journal?
(a) To fulfill the requirements of one of his classes at Canton.
(b) To document the effects of his illness.
(c) To provide his mother with a written account of his travels.
(d) To celebrate and document his journey to Tarumi.

14. What is a shime-nawa?
(a) A book of Japanese poetry.
(b) A symbol for luck that is used for making a wish.
(c) A wreath symbolizing prosperity, purity, longevity, and loyalty.
(d) A rope of twisted straw thought to keep away evil spirits.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stephen decide to pray for?

2. Where does Stephen say the young men of the village are when he visits for Kenzo's burial?

3. What item is found in Matsu's garden?

4. Why does Stephen call the person he meets in Yamaguchi a kindred spirit?

5. Who is Tomoko?

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