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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Autumn: September, 1938.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Why does Stephen have memories of Matsu from childhood?
(a) Matsu once worked for Stephen's family.
(b) Their fathers are friends.
(c) They are distant cousins.
(d) Stephen's father once worked with Matsu.

3. Who does Stephen say he is happy to discover he will spend New Year's with?
(a) His father.
(b) Keiko.
(c) Matsu.
(d) Sachi.

4. What does Sachi say was Kenzo's reaction when Sachi first told him she had leprosy?
(a) He walked away and never returned.
(b) He promised to care for her.
(c) He raged at God.
(d) He wept openly.

5. How old was Sachi when she became engaged to Kenzo?
(a) Seventeen.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Her age is not mentioned.
(d) Twelve.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Stephen's first impression of the person who meets him at the station?

2. Who does Stephen work with to put out the fire?

3. What is said about the shantytowns by Pie in her letter?

4. When does Stephen see the fishing knife that belonged to Matsu's and Tomoko's father?

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

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