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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. Who is the person who meets Stephen at the train station in Tarumi?
(a) King.
(b) Matsu.
(c) Pie.
(d) Henry.

2. How does Sachi say Kenzo learned about her living in Yamaguchi with Matsu's help?
(a) Sachi's father.
(b) Because Matsu sent many supplies to the people in Yamaguchi.
(c) He noticed that Matsu made many trips to Yamaguchi.
(d) He learned from a teahouse patron.

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

4. Who says, "A Japanese woman would never do such a thing," and to whom is that person referring?
(a) Kenzo referring to Yoshiko.
(b) Kenzo referring to Stephen's mother.
(c) Stephen referring to his mother.
(d) Stephen referring to Yoshiko.

5. Where does Stephen say the young men of the village are when he visits for Kenzo's burial?
(a) Fighting against China.
(b) Moved to other cities.
(c) Dead from leprosy.
(d) Celebrating at the shrine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Miko have to do the laundry?

2. How is Kenzo's body disposed of?

3. Who does Stephen travel to Kobe with?

4. What did Sachi's father hope would happen after she contracted leprosy?

5. What does Sachi say was Kenzo's reaction when Sachi first told him she had leprosy?

(see the answer key)

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