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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. Where is Kenzo's body found?
(a) In the teahouse.
(b) In Sachi's garden.
(c) In Matsu's garden.
(d) In the water.

2. What is a kado-matsu?
(a) A rope of twisted straw thought to keep away evil spirits.
(b) A totem to keep out demons, cold, and pestilence.
(c) A wreath symbolizing prosperity, purity, longevity, and loyalty.
(d) A symbol for luck that is used for making a wish.

3. How does Stephen describe the houses in the village of Yamaguchi?
(a) As sores on the already pained landscape.
(b) As a mish-mash of leftovers.
(c) As being pieced together from scraps.
(d) As small domiciles of peace.

4. When does Stephen's father leave Tamuri after his second visit to see Stephen?
(a) During dinner.
(b) While Stephen and Matsu leave for Tama.
(c) In the middle of their argument.
(d) Early in the morning before Stephen is awake.

5. What are described as the symptoms of the illness which affects Stephen's family?
(a) Constant coughing and fever.
(b) Delirium and rashes.
(c) Nausea and vomiting.
(d) Itchy rashes and fever.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Matsu invite Stephen after his father leaves?

2. Why does Stephen originally buy the journal?

3. Why does Stephen call the person he meets in Yamaguchi a kindred spirit?

4. What does Stephen learn about his father at the beach?

5. What does Stephen learn during his father's second visit, which occurs in December of 1937?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Sachi's house during the New Year's celebration?

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

3. How does Stephen describe Matsu's garden?

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

5. What does Stephen think of Matsu when they initially meet?

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

7. How does Stephen react to the news in his mother's November,1937 letter?

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

9. Describe Yamaguchi.

10. What does Stephen's father reveal about Matsu's history?

(see the answer keys)

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