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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What explanation is given for the names of the children in Stephen's family?
(a) No explanation is given.
(b) They were named for helpful nurses and doctors from his father's youth.
(c) They were chosen because they are good for business.
(d) His mother has a fondness for western culture.

3. Where does Stephen first see a kare sansui?
(a) At Keiko's house.
(b) In Matsu's garden.
(c) At Sachi's house.
(d) At the house by the beach.

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

5. How is Kenzo's body disposed of?
(a) His body is never found.
(b) He is buried.
(c) He is creamated and the ashes are buried in Matsu's garden.
(d) He is creamated and the ashes are buried in Sachi's garden.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Matsu give Stephen after the visit to Yamaguchi?

2. Who does Stephen meet in Yamaguchi?

3. Why is Stephen embarrassed by his body?

4. What, according to Sachi, is true about Sachi and Tomoko as children?

5. How do Kenzo and Matsu make amends?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Setsbun celebrated?

2. What implications are given that Matsu is becoming fond of Stephen?

3. What does Stephen think of Matsu when they initially meet?

4. Describe Sachi's garden.

5. Why does Stephen lie to his mother?

6. Describe the relationship between Stephen and his father in the beginning of the book.

7. How does Stephen feel about making friends with people once he is settled in the beach house?

8. Describe the state of Stephen's relationship with Keiko when she gives him the yoken.

9. How does Stephen describe Matsu's garden?

10. Why is the painting of the garden of importance to Stephen?

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