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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. What are described as the symptoms of the illness which affects Stephen's family?
(a) Delirium and rashes.
(b) Nausea and vomiting.
(c) Itchy rashes and fever.
(d) Constant coughing and fever.

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

3. What does Stephen notice a lack of in Tarumi?
(a) Young women.
(b) Food.
(c) Young men.
(d) Children.

4. What does Stephen learn during his father's second visit, which occurs in December of 1937?
(a) That his mother has been ill.
(b) That his mistress died a year ago.
(c) That his father had a 12-year affair with a Japanese woman.
(d) That his father has another child with a Japanese woman.

5. What best describes Kenzo and Matsu in their youth?
(a) Kenzo was shy and Matsu was industrious.
(b) Kenzo was brave and Matsu was neat.
(c) Kenzo was ill and Matsu was helpful.
(d) Kenzo was popular and Matsu was shy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What two people do Stephen and his father discuss shortly before his father's departure?

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

4. What does Matsu say Kenzo does?

5. Who does Stephen meet in Yamaguchi?

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