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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do both Fumiko and Goro work?

2. What are some of the implements of the time travel ceremony?

3. Why does Goro call Fumiko to the cafe in Part I?

4. How does the author describe Fumiko's looks?

5. When does Fumiko want to travel back in time to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What rule about time travel does Kazu tell Fumiko that really upsets Fumiko?

2. What is Fumiko worried about regarding the coffee itself when she time travels?

3. What does Goro tell Fumiko at the cafe in Part I?

4. Why does Nagare call Kohtake to come to the cafe in Part I?

5. Why does Fumiko want to return to her conversation with Goro at the cafe by traveling back in time?

6. What does Kohtake try to convince Fusagi to do with her in Part II?

7. In Part I, what does Fumiko think Goro has come to tell her at the cafe?

8. What does Goro tell Fumiko that lifts her spirits when she goes back in time to do their conversation about his leaving over again?

9. What does Nagare question Hirai about in Part I that makes Hirare uncomfortable?

10. What does Goro tell Fumiko about his feelings for her when she goes back in time to have their conversation about his leaving over again?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think the purpose of the rules of time travel are at the cafe, and why do they have to be taken so seriously? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Nagare seem to regard the running of his cafe, and the cafe's place in the community? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How would you describe Kawaguchi's tone and style in this novel? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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