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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. Why did Kenzo stay in Tarumi?
(a) To care for his parents.
(b) To care for his sister.
(c) To run his business.
(d) To be close to Sachi.

2. What does Stephen notice a lack of in Tarumi?
(a) Food.
(b) Young women.
(c) Young men.
(d) Children.

3. Who accompanies Stephen home from Canton?
(a) Henry.
(b) No one.
(c) King.
(d) His mother.

4. What is a shime-nawa?
(a) A book of Japanese poetry.
(b) A symbol for luck that is used for making a wish.
(c) A rope of twisted straw thought to keep away evil spirits.
(d) A wreath symbolizing prosperity, purity, longevity, and loyalty.

5. What are described as the symptoms of the illness which affects Stephen's family?
(a) Itchy rashes and fever.
(b) Delirium and rashes.
(c) Nausea and vomiting.
(d) Constant coughing and fever.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Stephen first see a kare sansui?

2. How does his father's departure affect Stephen?

3. Why does Miko have to do the laundry?

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

5. Where does Stephen say the young men of the village are when he visits for Kenzo's burial?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Sachi's garden.

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

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

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

5. How does Stephen describe Matsu's garden?

6. How does the storm impact Stephen's relationship with Sachi and Matsu?

7. How does the visit to Sachi impact the relationship between Stephen and Matsu?

8. Describe a daruma doll.

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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