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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. What is Shuichi's primary response to seeing the camera that Gohtaro has brought with him?
(a) Shuichi refuses to believe that the object is a camera.
(b) Shuichi is jealous that Gohtaro can afford such things.
(c) Shuichi is impressed with the technology.
(d) Shuichi is suspicious about Gohtaro wanting to record him.

2. Which of the story's motifs is introduced by the Christmas tree and the extra item that Nagare adds to Kyoko's order?
(a) Analytical thinking.
(b) Missed chances.
(c) Bereavement.
(d) Generosity.

3. Who bought the café's Christmas tree?
(a) Nagare.
(b) Nagare's wife.
(c) Kazu's boyfriend.
(d) Kazu.

4. After congratulating Haruka on her marriage, what does Shuichi do next?
(a) He grabs the camera.
(b) He shakes his head and laughs.
(c) He takes a sip of Gohtaro's coffee.
(d) He turns away to hide his tears.

5. What season does the bell cricket herald?
(a) Spring.
(b) Fall.
(c) Winter.
(d) Summer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gohtaro notice about the young girl in the café when he travels back in time?

2. What causes Gohtaro to panic when he first realizes he has returned to the past?

3. What new café rule does the reader learn about in "Mother and Son"?

4. What is unusual about Kurata's time-travel plans?

5. What did Kinuyo give her son when he left for Kyoto?

(see the answer key)

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