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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summer: June through July, 1938.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What news is received that dampens the spirits of Stephen, Matsu, and their visitor?
(a) The Japanese have taken over a key city.
(b) The Japanese Army is advancing.
(c) A child from the village has drowned.
(d) The storm has devastated the village.

2. What happens when Stephen walks Keiko home after her visit in March of 1938?
(a) She kisses him and tells him to stay away from her family.
(b) Her father discovers them and is angry.
(c) She tells Stephen to stay away.
(d) She allows him to kiss her.

3. How does Keiko address her father's behavior to Stephen?
(a) She ignores the issue.
(b) She blames Stephen for provoking her father.
(c) She apologizes.
(d) She blames his anger on the war.

4. What does Stephen think might be the reason that Keiko's father hates him?
(a) Protection of his daughter.
(b) His dislike of Matsu.
(c) Fear of the Chinese.
(d) Ancient family grievances.

5. Where has Matsu been when he returns to the beach house?
(a) The funeral.
(b) The teahouse.
(c) Mailing Stephen's letters.
(d) Helping Sachi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Stephen's feelings surrounding Penelope's war efforts?

2. Who says, "You really are a monster"?

3. What does Stephen have with him when Keiko finds him on the day she pays him a visit in March of 1938?

4. Where does Stephen meet Kenzo?

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

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