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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Bell in Spring, The Kite's House, and A Garden in the Capital.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long have Shingo and Yasuko been married?
(a) 37 years.
(b) 25 years.
(c) Over 30 years.
(d) Nearly 40 years.

2. In Section 2 of "A Blaze of Clouds," what does Yasuko reach for every time the house shakes?
(a) Matchbox.
(b) A candle.
(c) Shingo's hand.
(d) The bed cover.

3. What does Kikuko prepare to give Shuichi for his hangover in Chapter 8?
(a) Rice wine.
(b) Warm tea.
(c) Cold sake.
(d) Plum wine.

4. The woman who disappeared with her husband had a sister she visited before she left. How old was the sister?
(a) 80s.
(b) 90s.
(c) 70s.
(d) 60s.

5. On what day is there a typhoon?
(a) 284.
(b) 191.
(c) 175.
(d) 210.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the dog that had puppies under Shingo's house?

2. Where did Kitamoto's wife and children take refuge from the air raids?

3. In Chapter 10, what bird does Shingo hear before it flies off toward the sea?

4. What did Shingo believe that he picked up during a walk?

5. How many days does Shingo believe it will take to bring Fusako back?

(see the answer key)

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