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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the letter Stephen receives indicate his mother thinks about his staying in Japan?
(a) She thinks it might be unsafe for him to remain in Japan.
(b) She thinks Henry should join him in Japan.
(c) She thinks it's disloyal for him to remain in Japan.
(d) She thinks it is best for him to remain in Japan.

2. Why does Stephen originally buy the journal?
(a) To document the effects of his illness.
(b) To provide his mother with a written account of his travels.
(c) To celebrate and document his journey to Tarumi.
(d) To fulfill the requirements of one of his classes at Canton.

3. What event in 1923 destroyed all the houses and left many dead?
(a) A fire.
(b) An earthquake.
(c) An attack.
(d) A hurricane.

4. Who accompanies Stephen home from Canton?
(a) His mother.
(b) Henry.
(c) King.
(d) No one.

5. Where does Stephen first see a kare sansui?
(a) In Matsu's garden.
(b) At the house by the beach.
(c) At Keiko's house.
(d) At Sachi's house.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Sachi's father take her to shrines after her diagnosis with leprosy?

3. What does Kenzo give Stephen?

4. Why does Matsu say Sachi moved to her mountain home?

5. What does Stephen tell his mother about his father's affair?

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