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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What story does Sachi's caregiver in Yamaguchi tell her?
(a) About the fire that killed her family.
(b) About the leper who saved her child.
(c) About the pearl diver and her family.
(d) About the lady at the temple.

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

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

4. What was Sachi's impression of Matsu when they first met?
(a) He seemed very angry.
(b) He seemed overly serious.
(c) He seemed anxious.
(d) He seemed at peace.

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

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

7. What does Stephen's father tell him his parents agree on when he visits in June of 1938?
(a) Stephen should return to Hong Kong.
(b) Pie should come to Tarumi.
(c) That their marriage is over.
(d) Stephen should stay in Tarumi through the summer.

8. Who dies in the Summer: June through July, 1938 chapter?
(a) Michiko.
(b) Hiro.
(c) King.
(d) Fumiko.

9. Who tells about the 1923 event that destroyed all the houses and left many dead?
(a) Sachi.
(b) Matsu.
(c) Hiro.
(d) Akio.

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

11. What does Sachi say Tanka should not have saved after the fire destroys Tanka's home?
(a) The old cat.
(b) Magazines.
(c) Books.
(d) Her photos.

12. What does Stephen say about the celebration of the rebuilt houses in Yamaguchi?
(a) He doesn't understand the people's exuberance.
(b) He doesn't understand the symbolism.
(c) It was bittersweet.
(d) It was the best in his life.

13. Why does Stephen say he feels cheated?
(a) He resents the time spent on rebuilding the houses.
(b) Matsu interrupted Sachi's story.
(c) He did not get to work in Sachi's garden as planned.
(d) He didn't get to thank Sachi properly for sharing her story.

14. Where does Keiko find Stephen when she heads to Matsu's to visit?
(a) In Matsu's garden.
(b) At the temple in Tama.
(c) At the beach.
(d) On the road to her house.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Stephen walks Keiko home after her visit in March of 1938?

2. How does Stephen say Keiko's visit affected him?

3. How does Stephen describe his relationship with Matsu as they walk back to Tarumi?

4. What does the letter say Penelope feels about donating money for the refuges?

5. Who does Sachi say was Matsu's opposite?

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