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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. Who does Fumiko think will be her competition for the time traveling seat?

2. Why did the ghost lose track of time so easily when she traveled back in time?

3. How many languages does Fumiko master before she even leaves high school?

4. What is the name of the cafe?

5. What promise does Goro make to Fumiko when she travels back in time?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What initially impressed Fumiko about Goro's work?

4. What is the one opportunity per day that people have to sit in the chair to time travel in the cafe?

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

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

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

8. How does Fumiko feel when the coffee is poured for the time traveling ceremony?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

How would you describe the relationship between Kazu, Kei, and Hirare throughout this novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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