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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 causes Gohtaro to panic when he first realizes he has returned to the past?
(a) His body still feels as if it is falling.
(b) He does not see Shuichi.
(c) His coffee is already cold.
(d) He sees the ghost in another seat.

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

3. When Gohtaro was originally in the café, twenty-two years ago, what did he notice about the person sitting in the ghost chair?
(a) The man looked like he had time-traveled from the 1920's.
(b) The man had spilled his coffee and was looking around for help.
(c) The man was weeping quietly the entire time Gohtaro was in the café.
(d) The man seemed to be talking to someone that Gohtaro could not see.

4. What is Kiyoshi Manda's job?
(a) Homicide detective.
(b) Social worker.
(c) Firefighter.
(d) Emergency room physician.

5. On page 36, as soon as Gohtaro presses the record button, what does Shuichi say?
(a) "This is very strange, Gohtaro."
(b) "You know...you've always been a terrible liar."
(c) "Don't worry, everything's okay."
(d) "To Haruka, twenty-two years from now."

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of the book that the woman in the white dress used to read?

2. In what modern kind of text does the narrator explore the use of onomatopoeia and mimetic language?

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

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

5. What conclusion does Shuichi draw from the way Gohtaro handles the camera?

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