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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. What explanation is given for the names of the children in Stephen's family?
(a) They were chosen because they are good for business.
(b) His mother has a fondness for western culture.
(c) They were named for helpful nurses and doctors from his father's youth.
(d) No explanation is given.

2. What does Stephen have with him when Keiko finds him on the day she pays him a visit in March of 1938?
(a) A letter.
(b) A sketch pad.
(c) A Japense book of poetry.
(d) A daruma doll.

3. What promise does Keiko make to Stephen when he walks her halfway home in March?
(a) That she'll return.
(b) That her father will hurt her if they speak again.
(c) That she will meet him by the beach.
(d) That this is the last time she will speak to him.

4. Who sends Stephen a letter that says Penelope is working with the Red Cross?
(a) Pie.
(b) Henry.
(c) King.
(d) His mother.

5. Why does Stephen go to Tarumi?
(a) Stephen's mother is concerned he is becoming too reclusive.
(b) Stephen's sister is sick and he is sent away to avoid getting the disease.
(c) His father wants him to learn about the import-export business.
(d) He is ill and is sent away for the cooler weather and to avoid infecting others.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the letter Stephen receives indicate his mother thinks about his staying in Japan?

2. Where is Kenzo's body found?

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

4. What does Stephen's mother ask him to do?

5. To what is Tomoko referring when she tells Matsu that she doesn't want "to live like this"?

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