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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. How does the author describe Fumiko's looks?

2. When did the cafe first open?

3. Who is the main waitress at the cafe?

4. What is the title of the book the ghost is reading in Part II?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What has Goro always wanted to do for work?

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

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

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

6. Why does the medical industry in Japan only hire the best computer programmers?

7. 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?

8. How does Kazu perform the coffee ceremony for time travel?

9. What is the most important rule about traveling back in time that, if not followed, could result in death?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In general, how does Kawaguchi explain the relationships between the husbands and wives who are main characters in this novel? How would you describe the dynamics of these relationships as Kawaguchi presents them? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Are Kawaguchi's explanations about the myths, legends, and public perception of the cafe convincing and/or realistic? Why or why not? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Why and how does Fusagi's letter to Kohtake completely change Kohtake's perspective on Fusagi's illness and on their marriage? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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