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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter II, "Mother and Son" Pages 65-81.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides a love of insects, what does the narrator say links Japanese culture to the other culture discussed in the opening of "Mother and Son"?
(a) Traditional etiquette.
(b) Traditional foods.
(c) Pottery techniques.
(d) Language features.

2. Who is the author of Tales from the Café?
(a) Junichiro Tanizaki.
(b) Hiromi Kawakami.
(c) Haruki Murakami.
(d) Toshikazu Kawaguchi.

3. From the context, what is it likely "sakura" means when Shuichi tells Haruka that "the sakura were in full bloom" on the day of her birth (36)?
(a) Irises.
(b) Cherry blossoms.
(c) Hydrangeas.
(d) Chrysanthemums.

4. How old is Kazu?
(a) Nearly twenty-two.
(b) Nearly twenty-four.
(c) Nearly twenty-nine.
(d) Nearly thirty-one.

5. How long has Gohtaro been lying to his daughter?
(a) 12 years.
(b) 27 years.
(c) 17 years.
(d) 22 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kiyoshi feel unsure about what to get his wife for her birthday?

2. What does Gohtaro notice about the young girl in the café when he travels back in time?

3. Who is Nagare?

4. Whom does Yukio call when he goes outside?

5. Why does Kazu especially enjoy the café after closing?

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