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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 dream does Stephen record in his journal?
(a) Of Pie handing out bandages to the lepers.
(b) Of Keiko and Pie building houses in Yamaguchi.
(c) Of his parents having tea with Sachi.
(d) Of the Japanese Army invading Yamaguchi.

2. What are Stephen's feelings surrounding Penelope's war efforts?
(a) He commends her bravery.
(b) He resents that she spends her life in this way.
(c) He feels guilty that she is there while he is in Japan.
(d) He understands her need to help.

3. When does Stephen see the fishing knife that belonged to Matsu's and Tomoko's father?
(a) In Yamaguchi, where Matsu points to a leper who uses it.
(b) At Kenzo's teahouse, where it sits behind the bar.
(c) At Sachi's, when she tells him her story.
(d) After they return from Yamaguchi, he sees Matsu sharpening it.

4. What does Stephen say he did at the celebration in Yamaguchi?
(a) Drank too much sake and sang loudly.
(b) Stayed back and observed.
(c) Drank too much sake and fell asleep.
(d) Watched Sachi and Matsu.

5. What does the letter say Penelope feels about donating money for the refuges?
(a) It is the responsibility of every Japanese citizen to give money.
(b) It's not enough to donate money.
(c) Money could feed all the refugees.
(d) Money could build a hospital for the refugees.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Keiko address her father's behavior to Stephen?

2. How does Sachi respond to the way Matsu and Stephen arrive at her house?

3. Who does Sachi say was Matsu's opposite?

4. Stephen says he feels like his new life has ended. What does he say he has returned to?

5. What promise does Keiko make to Stephen when he walks her halfway home in March?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is Sumiko?

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

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

6. Why is the fishing knife of great importance to Matsu?

7. How does Matsu feel about his sister's decision to deal with her disease?

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

9. What do the readers know about the relationship between Fumiko and Matsu?

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

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