2. What is Matsu's New Year's gift to Stephen?
(a) A tama totem.
(b) A daruma doll.
(c) A book of Japanese poetry.
(d) A shime-nawa.

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

4. Why doesn't Stephen's father accompany him to Tarumi?
(a) He must fight with the army.
(b) He has contracted tuberculosis.
(c) The war has become as issue for his business.
(d) The illness of Stephen's mother requires him to return home.

5. Where is Kenzo's body found?
(a) In the water.
(b) In the teahouse.
(c) In Sachi's garden.
(d) In Matsu's garden.

6. What object of Tomoko's did Matsu give to Sachi?
(a) A letter opener.
(b) The picture that hangs on her wall.
(c) Her lucky stone.
(d) Her writing pen.

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

8. Who is Keiko with when Stephen first sees her?
(a) Her father.
(b) An unidentified woman.
(c) No one.
(d) Her sister.

9. What is the name of the object Stephen gives Matsu for luck?
(a) A shime-nawa,
(b) A daruma doll.
(c) A tama shrine.
(d) A kado-matsu.

10. Where does Matsu invite Stephen after his father leaves?
(a) A Shinto shrine.
(b) To go to the fishing village.
(c) For a walk on the beach.
(d) To Sachi's garden.

11. Who does Stephen travel to Kobe with?
(a) Henry.
(b) Ching.
(c) His father.
(d) Penelope.

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

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

14. What does Stephen decide to paint?
(a) Matsu's garden.
(b) Sachi without her sores.
(c) Keiko at the beach.
(d) His family.

15. What best describes Kenzo and Matsu in their youth?
(a) Kenzo was brave and Matsu was neat.
(b) Kenzo was popular and Matsu was shy.
(c) Kenzo was shy and Matsu was industrious.
(d) Kenzo was ill and Matsu was helpful.