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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 say about the celebration of the rebuilt houses in Yamaguchi?
(a) He doesn't understand the symbolism.
(b) He doesn't understand the people's exuberance.
(c) It was bittersweet.
(d) It was the best in his life.

2. What does Stephen suggest in his letter to his mother?
(a) That she should come to Tarumi.
(b) That Pie should come to Tarumi.
(c) That he should return home to China.
(d) That he should stay in Tarumi.

3. What dampens Stephen's enjoyment on the walk to Yamaguchi?
(a) Keiko's father's feelings towards him.
(b) Thoughts of his parents' marriage.
(c) The dismal weather.
(d) His fear that he may return to Hong Kong.

4. What does Stephen tell Matsu about Keiko as the two men work in the garden?
(a) That he's never felt this close to another person.
(b) That he won't be seeing her anymore.
(c) That he is meeting her soon.
(d) That he regrets their time together.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What dream does Stephen record in his journal?

2. Why does Stephen say he feels cheated?

3. Where does Keiko find Stephen when she heads to Matsu's to visit?

4. When does Stephen see the fishing knife that belonged to Matsu's and Tomoko's father?

5. What happens when Stephen walks Keiko home after her visit in March of 1938?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Stephen's lack of journal entries due to rebuilding in Yamaguchi indicate?

2. Why aren't there any journal entries for a month after Kenzo's funeral?

3. Compare Matsu and Tomoko as teenagers.

4. How does Keiko feel about her father's behavior?

5. How does Sachi incorporate flowers in her garden?

6. What activities surround Fumiko's arrival?

7. What information does Stephen get from Penelope's letter?

8. Does Stephen feel that he is at danger from the war?

9. What is Sachi's relationship with Michiko?

10. What does Stephen discover Matsu doing with his father's fishing knife and why is it important?

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