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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. Where does Matsu invite Stephen after his father leaves?
(a) For a walk on the beach.
(b) To go to the fishing village.
(c) A Shinto shrine.
(d) To Sachi's garden.

2. What does Sachi tell Stephen when she learns that Matsu was unaware of this visit?
(a) That it's best not to mention the visit.
(b) That Stephen should only return alone.
(c) Stephen is welcome back, but only if Matsu knows.
(d) That Stephen should not return.

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

4. How do Kenzo and Matsu make amends?
(a) They bow.
(b) They exchange a look, but no words.
(c) They speak, but Stephen does not know what is said.
(d) They don't.

5. What gift does Matsu give Stephen after the visit to Yamaguchi?
(a) A set of expensive paint brushes.
(b) A new canvas.
(c) A traditional garment.
(d) Part of the garden.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stephen learn about his father at the beach?

2. Why do Stephen and Matsu initially go to Yamaguchi?

3. What is Stephen's interpretation of his parents' marriage at the end of the December journal entries?

4. Where is Kenzo's body found?

5. What best describes Kenzo and Matsu in their youth?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Yamaguchi.

2. What conflicting accounts of the war does Stephen hear?

3. How is Setsbun celebrated?

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

5. Describe the relationship between Kenzo, Matsu, and Sachi when Stephen first meets Kenzo.

6. Describe Sachi's house during the New Year's celebration?

7. What agreement do Stephen's parents seem to come to after his father's visit?

8. How does Stephen react to the news in his mother's November,1937 letter?

9. Describe Sachi's garden.

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

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