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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Chapter II, "Mother and Son" Pages 47-64.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the woman in white doing when Gohtaro is talking with Kyoko and Kazu?
(a) Polishing glasses.
(b) Clearing tables.
(c) Reading a book.
(d) Drinking tea.

3. Besides the obvious age differences, what is the only thing that has changed in the café when Gohtero returns to the past?
(a) The customers that were there that day are absent.
(b) The sepia light is gone, replaced by strong white light.
(c) The times on the antique clocks are synchronized.
(d) There is traditional music playing in the background.

4. 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?
(a) He almost tries to change the past,
(b) He almost gets up from the chair.
(c) He almost forgets his mission.
(d) He almost spills his coffee.

5. Which best describes Shuichi's reaction when he returns from the restroom and sees the much-older Gohtaro?
(a) Thrilled.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Amused.
(d) Hostile.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks Kazu about her age?

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

3. Besides Japanese culture, which other culture does the narrator say is especially fond of insects?

4. When does Kazu tell Miki she will be old enough to pour the coffee?

5. What sport did Gohtaro and Shuichi play together in college?

(see the answer key)

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