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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summer: June through July, 1938.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What dampens Stephen's enjoyment on the walk to Yamaguchi?
(a) His fear that he may return to Hong Kong.
(b) The dismal weather.
(c) Thoughts of his parents' marriage.
(d) Keiko's father's feelings towards him.

2. What does Penelope do for the Red Cross?
(a) Rolls bandages and sorts clothes.
(b) She cooks for the wounded and refugees.
(c) She brings food and clothing to the refugees.
(d) She is a nurse.

3. What, according to Sachi, is true about Sachi and Tomoko as children?
(a) They fought constantly.
(b) They were close.
(c) Both were painfully shy.
(d) They were complete opposites.

4. What does Stephen expect to be his only solace in Tarumi?
(a) Creating a garden.
(b) Swimming in the ocean.
(c) Writing in his journal.
(d) Painting.

5. What does Stephen learn about his father at the beach?
(a) His real age.
(b) He was once a competitive swimmer.
(c) He wanted to be a painter when he was younger.
(d) He can't swim.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sachi refer to as "one of the small miracles of life"?

2. What does Stephen decide to pray for?

3. What is Setsbun?

4. Where does Keiko find Stephen when she heads to Matsu's to visit?

5. Who does Stephen work with to put out the fire?

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