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

2. What does Stephen learn about his father at the beach?
(a) He can't swim.
(b) He wanted to be a painter when he was younger.
(c) He was once a competitive swimmer.
(d) His real age.

3. Who does Keiko say is in the Japanese army?
(a) The man she was engaged to.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Her cousin.

4. Where is Kenzo's body found?
(a) In Sachi's garden.
(b) In the water.
(c) In the teahouse.
(d) In Matsu's garden.

5. What object of Tomoko's did Matsu give to Sachi?
(a) The picture that hangs on her wall.
(b) Her writing pen.
(c) Her lucky stone.
(d) A letter opener.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the throwing of beans represent?

2. How do Kenzo and Matsu make amends?

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

4. How does Stephen describe the houses in the village of Yamaguchi?

5. What best describes Kenzo and Matsu in their youth?

(see the answer key)

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