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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Spring: April 22 through May 30, 1938.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Kenzo's body disposed of?
(a) He is creamated and the ashes are buried in Matsu's garden.
(b) He is creamated and the ashes are buried in Sachi's garden.
(c) His body is never found.
(d) He is buried.

2. Where do Stephen and Matsu spend the night after they help fight the fire in Yamaguchi?
(a) Sachi's house.
(b) Outside in Sachi's garden.
(c) Hiro's house.
(d) Michiko's house.

3. What is a shime-nawa?
(a) A rope of twisted straw thought to keep away evil spirits.
(b) A wreath symbolizing prosperity, purity, longevity, and loyalty.
(c) A book of Japanese poetry.
(d) A symbol for luck that is used for making a wish.

4. What is Matsu's New Year's gift to Stephen?
(a) A daruma doll.
(b) A tama totem.
(c) A shime-nawa.
(d) A book of Japanese poetry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Stephen first see a kare sansui?

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

3. Why do Stephen and Matsu go to the shrine?

4. What does Matsu say Kenzo does?

5. Who says, "You really are a monster"?

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