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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. What news is received that dampens the spirits of Stephen, Matsu, and their visitor?
(a) The Japanese Army is advancing.
(b) The storm has devastated the village.
(c) The Japanese have taken over a key city.
(d) A child from the village has drowned.

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

3. What does Stephen say to Sachi about her argument with Kenzo?
(a) He doesn't mention it.
(b) He thinks that Kenzo, Matsu, and Sachi will work it out.
(c) He tells her she deserves better.
(d) He recommends talking to Kenzo.

4. How does Stephen get to Kobe?
(a) Boat.
(b) Bicycle.
(c) Walking.
(d) Mule.

5. What does Stephen give Sachi in this second visit?
(a) A drawing of the beach.
(b) A painting of her house.
(c) A painting of the garden.
(d) A portrait of herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Stephen and Matsu go to the shrine?

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

3. How does Keiko respond to Stephen's offer to carry her basket of persimmons?

4. What are described as the symptoms of the illness which affects Stephen's family?

5. Who gives Stephen the black lacquer box with homemade yoken?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Yamaguchi.

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

3. Why does Stephen go to see Sachi after her argument with Kenzo?

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

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

6. How did Tomoko's death bring Sachi and Matsu closer?

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

8. How does Stephen feel about traveling to Tarumi?

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

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

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