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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Winter: December 5 through December 25, 1937.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Stephen feel about his father leaving Tamuri in October of 1937?
(a) Melancholy.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Sad.
(d) Angry.

2. What, according to Sachi, is true about Sachi and Tomoko as children?
(a) They were close.
(b) They fought constantly.
(c) They were complete opposites.
(d) Both were painfully shy.

3. Why doesn't Stephen's father accompany him to Tarumi?
(a) The war has become as issue for his business.
(b) He has contracted tuberculosis.
(c) The illness of Stephen's mother requires him to return home.
(d) He must fight with the army.

4. Where does Stephen first see Keiko?
(a) At the local market.
(b) In Matsu's garden.
(c) At the beach.
(d) In her father's home.

5. What item is found in Matsu's garden?
(a) A fish pond.
(b) A cherry tree.
(c) An aromatic purple flower.
(d) A colorful array of vegetables.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Stephen's father spend most of his time?

2. What object of Tomoko's did Matsu give to Sachi?

3. When does Stephen's father leave Tamuri after his second visit to see Stephen?

4. What does Matsu say Kenzo does?

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

(see the answer key)

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