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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Winter: January and February 1938.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Stephen decide to pray for?
(a) For his mother's happiness.
(b) For his full recovery.
(c) For all the problems in his life.
(d) For his parents' marriage.

3. What does Sachi tell Stephen when she learns that Matsu was unaware of this visit?
(a) That Stephen should not return.
(b) That Stephen should only return alone.
(c) Stephen is welcome back, but only if Matsu knows.
(d) That it's best not to mention the visit.

4. Who does Sachi say saved her from being trampled at a celebration many years earlier?
(a) Kenzo.
(b) An unidentified soldier.
(c) Her father.
(d) Matsu.

5. What important event occurs at the beginning of Stephen's November journal that leaves him feeling lost?
(a) He discovers a dying part of the garden.
(b) He hears news of the Japanese Army.
(c) He completes the picture of the painting.
(d) He receives a message from his father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "A Japanese woman would never do such a thing," and to whom is that person referring?

2. What is Matsu's New Year's gift to Stephen?

3. Who is Tomoko?

4. What does Stephen expect to be his only solace in Tarumi?

5. Where does Stephen see the "nicest Christmas tree I ever had"?

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