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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Stephen give a miniature pine tree in a clay planter?
(a) Keiko.
(b) His mother.
(c) Sachi.
(d) Matsu.

2. Where does Stephen first see Keiko?
(a) In her father's home.
(b) In Matsu's garden.
(c) At the local market.
(d) At the beach.

3. What best describes Kenzo and Matsu in their youth?
(a) Kenzo was brave and Matsu was neat.
(b) Kenzo was ill and Matsu was helpful.
(c) Kenzo was shy and Matsu was industrious.
(d) Kenzo was popular and Matsu was shy.

4. How are Stephen and Matsu greeted on their second visit to Sachi?
(a) With a small meal.
(b) With tea.
(c) They are not greeted. Sachi is not home.
(d) By a stray dog.

5. What is Stephen's interpretation of his parents' marriage at the end of the December journal entries?
(a) That it is no more than a business arrangement.
(b) That it is at a painful point in a growth process.
(c) That it is healing.
(d) That it is over.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Keiko with when Stephen first sees her?

2. Who does Keiko say is in the Japanese army?

3. What reason does Stephen's father give for sending his mistress a large sum of money?

4. Why did Kenzo stay in Tarumi?

5. What gift does Matsu give Stephen after the visit to Yamaguchi?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Stephen think about the impact of the war?

2. What conflicting accounts of the war does Stephen hear?

3. How does the storm impact Stephen's relationship with Sachi and Matsu?

4. What is Stephen's physical condition when he first arrives at the beach house in Tarumi?

5. How does the removal of Sachi's scarf indicate her growing closeness to Stephen?

6. Describe Yamaguchi.

7. How does Stephen feel about making friends with people once he is settled in the beach house?

8. How does Stephen describe Matsu's garden?

9. Describe the events that lead to Stephen's trip to Tarumi.

10. What implications are given that Matsu is becoming fond of Stephen?

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