View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the Summer: June through July 1938 chapter say that Stephen is doing that prevents him from journal writing?
(a) Rebuilding homes in Yamaguchi.
(b) Helping Matsu in his garden.
(c) Helping Sachi in her garden.
(d) Finishing a drawing of Yamaguchi.

3. What does Stephen's mother's letter tell him about her plans in the letter he receives in May of 1938?
(a) That she is expecting Pie home on leave from the Red Cross.
(b) That she is going to visit his father in Kobe.
(c) That she and Pie might visit Henry and Anne.
(d) That she will not travel until the war is over.

4. What does Sachi refer to as "one of the small miracles of life"?
(a) Babies.
(b) Sunrises.
(c) Balloon flowers.
(d) Sunsets.

5. What promise does Keiko make to Stephen when he walks her halfway home in March?
(a) That she'll return.
(b) That she will meet him by the beach.
(c) That this is the last time she will speak to him.
(d) That her father will hurt her if they speak again.

6. What he visits in June of 1938, what does Stephen's father suggest?
(a) That Stephen should visit during the Plum Rains.
(b) That he visit Stephen for the O-bon festival.
(c) That Matsu should bring Stephen to the O-bon festival.
(d) That Stephen spend the holiday in Kobe.

7. What is the Kerria plant a sign of when it blooms late in the year?
(a) Bad luck.
(b) A good harvest.
(c) Good luck.
(d) A harsh rain season.

8. What tragedy befalls Keiko's family?
(a) Their house burns.
(b) Her father dies suddenly.
(c) Her brother is killed in the war.
(d) Her sister drowns.

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

10. What does Matsu tell Stephen about Sachi as a child?
(a) That she could sleep until noon.
(b) That she had great energy.
(c) That she had a gift with plants.
(d) That she had a gift with animals.

11. How does Stephen describe his relationship with Matsu as they walk back to Tarumi?
(a) Comfortable.
(b) Strained.
(c) At a breaking point.
(d) Improving.

12. What does Sachi show Stephen in her garden the day after the fire?
(a) A blue-purple flower.
(b) A new rock formation.
(c) A speckled fish in the pond.
(d) A pale yellow bird in its nest.

13. How old was Sachi when she became engaged to Kenzo?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Her age is not mentioned.
(d) Seventeen.

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

15. How does Stephen say Keiko's visit affected him?
(a) He is lonelier since her visit.
(b) He is happier since he saw her.
(c) He is angry every time he recalls her visit.
(d) He is more confused than ever.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sachi say Kenzo learned about her living in Yamaguchi with Matsu's help?

2. Who does Stephen refer to as "master of the house" in the journal entry about his September, 1938 visit?

3. What does the letter Stephen receives say about his mother's mood?

4. What is Tomoko's reaction when Matsu tells her about Yamaguchi?

5. How does Stephen respond to Keiko's addressing of her father's behavior?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 653 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample