2. When does Stephen's mother say that she and Pie will come to visit in her May, 1938 letter?
(a) She says they will arrive in one week.
(b) She says it's best if they don't visit.
(c) She says they will come before the war ends.
(d) She says they will come after the war.

3. What dream does Stephen record in his journal?
(a) Of the Japanese Army invading Yamaguchi.
(b) Of Keiko and Pie building houses in Yamaguchi.
(c) Of his parents having tea with Sachi.
(d) Of Pie handing out bandages to the lepers.

4. What dampens Stephen's enjoyment on the walk to Yamaguchi?
(a) The dismal weather.
(b) His fear that he may return to Hong Kong.
(c) Keiko's father's feelings towards him.
(d) Thoughts of his parents' marriage.

5. Stephen says he feels like his new life has ended. What does he say he has returned to?
(a) The time of sickness, sleeping late and doing little.
(b) The oppressive heat of a Chinese summer.
(c) The solitude of the sick.
(d) The lonliness of an unwelcome visitor.

6. How does Sachi respond to the way Matsu and Stephen arrive at her house?
(a) She tells them to come inside.
(b) She laughs.
(c) She smiles, but is confused.
(d) With gratitude.

7. What did Sachi's father hope would happen after she contracted leprosy?
(a) That she would regain enough health to live a purposeful life.
(b) That she would take her own life and restore the family honor.
(c) That the government would send help.
(d) That the rest of the family would be spared.

8. What does Sachi say was Kenzo's reaction when Sachi first told him she had leprosy?
(a) He promised to care for her.
(b) He raged at God.
(c) He wept openly.
(d) He walked away and never returned.

9. How does Sachi say Kenzo learned about her living in Yamaguchi with Matsu's help?
(a) Because Matsu sent many supplies to the people in Yamaguchi.
(b) He noticed that Matsu made many trips to Yamaguchi.
(c) He learned from a teahouse patron.
(d) Sachi's father.

10. Why did Sachi's father take her to shrines after her diagnosis with leprosy?
(a) To pray for healing.
(b) To purify her.
(c) As penance for having failed the family.
(d) To atone for her sins.

11. What does Stephen say he did at the celebration in Yamaguchi?
(a) Watched Sachi and Matsu.
(b) Drank too much sake and fell asleep.
(c) Drank too much sake and sang loudly.
(d) Stayed back and observed.

12. What does Stephen think might be the reason that Keiko's father hates him?
(a) Fear of the Chinese.
(b) Ancient family grievances.
(c) His dislike of Matsu.
(d) Protection of his daughter.

13. What do Stephen and his father seek to discuss on the June, 1938 visit?
(a) Non-controversial topics.
(b) Bringing Stephen into the business.
(c) Stephen's siblings..
(d) Stephen's mother.

14. What does Keiko do when Stephen asks her to meet him at the shrine?
(a) Begs him to leave her alone.
(b) Touches his hand when no one is looking and leaves.
(c) Says he brings shame on her family.
(d) Looks in his eyes and nods.

15. What happens when Stephen walks Keiko home after her visit in March of 1938?
(a) She tells Stephen to stay away.
(b) She allows him to kiss her.
(c) Her father discovers them and is angry.
(d) She kisses him and tells him to stay away from her family.