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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Spring: April 1938.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who sends Stephen a letter telling of the massacre in Nanking?
(a) King.
(b) Henry.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

3. What does Sachi tell Stephen when she learns that Matsu was unaware of this visit?
(a) Stephen is welcome back, but only if Matsu knows.
(b) That it's best not to mention the visit.
(c) That Stephen should not return.
(d) That Stephen should only return alone.

4. What does Matsu reveal about his younger sister while he is in Yamaguchi with Stephen?
(a) She was taken by leprosy.
(b) She died of tuberculosis.
(c) She was a healer.
(d) She died giving birth to a son.

5. Why doesn't Sachi hide at Matsu's house?
(a) She is tired of hiding.
(b) She doesn't hear anyone enter.
(c) She thinks Stephen is entering.
(d) She is angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Keiko say is in the Japanese army?

2. What does Stephen notice a lack of in Tarumi?

3. Who is there when Stephen regains consciousness after being hit by the wave?

4. What New Year's gifts does Stephen receive from his family?

5. What reason does Stephen's father give for sending his mistress a large sum of money?

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