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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 give Sachi in this second visit?
(a) A painting of her house.
(b) A portrait of herself.
(c) A painting of the garden.
(d) A drawing of the beach.

2. Why does Stephen originally buy the journal?
(a) To provide his mother with a written account of his travels.
(b) To document the effects of his illness.
(c) To celebrate and document his journey to Tarumi.
(d) To fulfill the requirements of one of his classes at Canton.

3. What does Stephen expect to be his only solace in Tarumi?
(a) Painting.
(b) Writing in his journal.
(c) Swimming in the ocean.
(d) Creating a garden.

4. Who says, "A Japanese woman would never do such a thing," and to whom is that person referring?
(a) Stephen referring to Yoshiko.
(b) Kenzo referring to Stephen's mother.
(c) Kenzo referring to Yoshiko.
(d) Stephen referring to his mother.

5. What news is received that dampens the spirits of Stephen, Matsu, and their visitor?
(a) The Japanese Army is advancing.
(b) The Japanese have taken over a key city.
(c) A child from the village has drowned.
(d) The storm has devastated the village.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Stephen's father accompany him to Tarumi?

2. Where does Matsu invite Stephen after his father leaves?

3. Why does Stephen call the person he meets in Yamaguchi a kindred spirit?

4. Who does Keiko say is in the Japanese army?

5. How is Kenzo's body disposed of?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Stephen feel about traveling to Tarumi?

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

4. What does Stephen's father reveal about Matsu's history?

5. What is Stephen's physical condition when he first arrives at the beach house in Tarumi?

6. How is Setsbun celebrated?

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

8. What does Stephen think about the impact of the war?

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

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

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