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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. Why did Kenzo stay in Tarumi?
(a) To be close to Sachi.
(b) To care for his parents.
(c) To run his business.
(d) To care for his sister.

2. Who gives Stephen the black lacquer box with homemade yoken?
(a) Sachi.
(b) Keiko.
(c) Miko.
(d) Pie.

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

4. Why doesn't Sachi hide at Matsu's house?
(a) She doesn't hear anyone enter.
(b) She is tired of hiding.
(c) She thinks Stephen is entering.
(d) She is angry.

5. What reason does Stephen's father give for sending his mistress a large sum of money?
(a) The money was to help her get through the war.
(b) The money was to invest in a new business.
(c) The money was to pay for a child he had with her.
(d) The money was to pay for her medical bills.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How are Stephen and Matsu greeted on their second visit to Sachi?

3. Where does Stephen first see a kare sansui?

4. What gift does Matsu give Stephen after the visit to Yamaguchi?

5. Why does Matsu say Sachi moved to her mountain home?

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