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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Autumn: October, 1938.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Miko have to do the laundry?
(a) She lost a bet with Keiko.
(b) She traded chores with Keiko.
(c) She offered to do it so Keiko could meet Stephen.
(d) She is being punished.

2. Why does Stephen say he feels cheated?
(a) He resents the time spent on rebuilding the houses.
(b) Matsu interrupted Sachi's story.
(c) He did not get to work in Sachi's garden as planned.
(d) He didn't get to thank Sachi properly for sharing her story.

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

4. How do Kenzo and Matsu make amends?
(a) They speak, but Stephen does not know what is said.
(b) They don't.
(c) They bow.
(d) They exchange a look, but no words.

5. Why does Matsu say Sachi moved to her mountain home?
(a) To be close to the man she loved.
(b) To care for the ill villagers.
(c) To save her family from more dishonor.
(d) To protect her family from the disease.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When does Stephen's father leave Tamuri after his second visit to see Stephen?

3. Who accompanies Stephen home from Canton?

4. Why doesn't Stephen ask Matsu to go along on his visit to Sachi?

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

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