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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Chapter III, "Lovers".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Goro think is probably true about Kurata's meeting with Asami?
(a) Kurata knew that Asami was lying to him.
(b) Kurata had a secret to tell Asami.
(c) Kurata simply wanted one last Christmas memory with Asami.
(d) Kurata believed that he could change reality by meeting with Asami.

3. What did Gohtaro and his friend notice about the young man who ran the cash register at the café?
(a) His rough hands.
(b) His height.
(c) His smile.
(d) His eye color.

4. Why does Shuichi abruptly shift the conversation to Gohtaro's reasons for coming back into the past?
(a) He is uncomfortable with the idea of time travel.
(b) He is alarmed by Gohtaro's tears.
(c) He is aware that their time together is short.
(d) He is embarrassed at Gohtaro's gratitude.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Kyoko give for being so pleased that Kazu has a boyfriend?

2. Which is the best description of how Yukio feels when he returns to the present?

3. What does Asami show Kurata soon after meeting him in the café?

4. Why was Yukio still struggling financially even after he started getting a salary from the pottery studio?

5. What error does Gohtaro almost make when he sees how red Shuichi's eyes are after Shuichi understands that Gohtaro has come back in time?

(see the answer key)

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