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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Autumn: October 1937.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Stephen first feel when seeing the condition of afflicted villagers?
(a) Disgusted and guilty for his reaction.
(b) More curious than afraid.
(c) He regrets his decision to come.
(d) Sad, but hopeful.

3. What is Stephen's first impression of the person who meets him at the station?
(a) That he is an angry man.
(b) That he yearns for company.
(c) That he has a secret.
(d) That he enjoys solitude.

4. Why do Stephen and Matsu initially go to Yamaguchi?
(a) To deliver items from the garden.
(b) To visit a friend of Matsu's.
(c) To deliver a message.
(d) To get Stephen some fresh air.

5. Why does Matsu say Sachi moved to her mountain home?
(a) To protect her family from the disease.
(b) To save her family from more dishonor.
(c) To care for the ill villagers.
(d) To be close to the man she loved.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Stephen go to Tarumi?

2. Who does Stephen travel to Kobe with?

3. What does Stephen decide to paint?

4. How does his father's departure affect Stephen?

5. Why does Stephen have memories of Matsu from childhood?

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