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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What, according to Sachi, is true about Sachi and Tomoko as children?
(a) They fought constantly.
(b) They were close.
(c) Both were painfully shy.
(d) They were complete opposites.

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

3. Why did Kenzo stay in Tarumi?
(a) To care for his parents.
(b) To care for his sister.
(c) To be close to Sachi.
(d) To run his business.

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

5. How are Stephen and Matsu greeted on their second visit to Sachi?
(a) By a stray dog.
(b) They are not greeted. Sachi is not home.
(c) With tea.
(d) With a small meal.

6. Where does Stephen first see Keiko?
(a) At the local market.
(b) In Matsu's garden.
(c) At the beach.
(d) In her father's home.

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

8. What news is received that dampens the spirits of Stephen, Matsu, and their visitor?
(a) The Japanese Army is advancing.
(b) The storm has devastated the village.
(c) The Japanese have taken over a key city.
(d) A child from the village has drowned.

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

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

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

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

13. What does Stephen receive from his mother in November?
(a) A package.
(b) A telegram.
(c) A visit.
(d) A letter.

14. What item is found in Matsu's garden?
(a) A cherry tree.
(b) A fish pond.
(c) A colorful array of vegetables.
(d) An aromatic purple flower.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is there when Stephen regains consciousness after being hit by the wave?

3. Why doesn't Stephen's father accompany him to Tarumi?

4. Why is Stephen embarrassed by his body?

5. Who says, "A Japanese woman would never do such a thing," and to whom is that person referring?

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