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

2. Who sends Stephen a letter that says Penelope is working with the Red Cross?
(a) His mother.
(b) King.
(c) Pie.
(d) Henry.

3. What does Keiko do when Stephen asks her to meet him at the shrine?
(a) Begs him to leave her alone.
(b) Says he brings shame on her family.
(c) Touches his hand when no one is looking and leaves.
(d) Looks in his eyes and nods.

4. What does Matsu tell Stephen about Sachi as a child?
(a) That she could sleep until noon.
(b) That she had a gift with plants.
(c) That she had a gift with animals.
(d) That she had great energy.

5. Why did Sachi's father take her to shrines after her diagnosis with leprosy?
(a) As penance for having failed the family.
(b) To pray for healing.
(c) To purify her.
(d) To atone for her sins.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sachi say was Kenzo's reaction when Sachi first told him she had leprosy?

2. What does Penelope do for the Red Cross?

3. Who does Stephen refer to when he notes that they will never "drift away from each other"?

4. What was Sachi's impression of Matsu when they first met?

5. What does Stephen suggest in his letter to his mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Stephen feel when Matsu walks in and interrupts Sachi's story?

2. What does Stephen describe as his memories of Keiko?

3. Compare Matsu and Tomoko as teenagers.

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

5. Where is the Kerria plant found and what does it mean?

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

7. What is Sachi's relationship with Michiko?

8. Why does Penelope work for the Red Cross?

9. How does Keiko let Stephen know she is interested in him despite her father?

10. Describe Matsu's behavior at Sachi's house.

(see the answer keys)

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