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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. Where does Kei return from that Nagare feels he cannot accompany her to in the section titled The Sisters?

2. What town in Japan is Harai's family inn located in?

3. What does Kohtake feel terrible about when she visits Fusagi in the past?

4. What does Kohtake vow to herself to do even if Fusagi cannot remember her?

5. What does Kohtake tell Fusagi about his disease when she visits him in the past?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the fourth rule of time travel?

2. Why was Kumi always visiting Hirai, and why did Hirai often avoid her?

3. Why does Kohtake ask everyone to call her by her maiden name at the cafe?

4. What does Kei do to help lift Kohtake's spirits in Part III?

5. What is the first rule of time travel that will be no problem in Kohtake's case?

6. Why is Kohtake stunned that Fusagi has written her a letter?

7. How does Fusagi discover Kohtake has come from the past in Part III?

8. What does Kazu give to Hirai when she travels in time, and why does she do this?

9. Why does Hirai think Kumi wants to convince her to come back to help run the family business?

10. Why is the cafe a desirable destination in the summertime?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

How does time travel affect Miki's and Kei's relationship? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support 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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