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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapter I, "Best Friends" Pages 26-45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Gohtaro travels into the past, what does the reader realize about the young man whom Gohtaro and Shuichi thought should be a rugby player?
(a) The young man is Kaname's son.
(b) The young man is a ghost.
(c) The young man is Kazu's father.
(d) The young man is Nagare.

2. What conclusion does Shuichi draw from the way Gohtaro handles the camera?
(a) Shuichi worries that Gohtaro will not actually be able to make the camera work.
(b) Shuichi decides that Gohtaro is lying to him about his intentions.
(c) Shuichi realizes that Gohtaro has bought the camera just for this occasion.
(d) Shuichi sees that Gohtaro has not changed at all in 22 years.

3. What art did Kinuyo teach Kazu that Kazu now teaches others?
(a) Flower arranging.
(b) Woodblock printing.
(c) Painting.
(d) Calligraphy.

4. Where did Haruka meet Satoshi Obi?
(a) Culinary school.
(b) On the bus.
(c) Gohtaro's restaurant.
(d) At a health club.

5. What language does Miki use a few words from when she comes into the café?
(a) French.
(b) Gaelic.
(c) Swahili.
(d) Italian.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which author is quoted near the beginning of Chapter I, "Best Friends"?

2. Which best describes Shuichi's reaction when he returns from the restroom and sees the much-older Gohtaro?

3. What motivates Shuichi to comment about what a nice suit Gohtaro is wearing?

4. Who is the author of Tales from the Café?

5. What did Gohtaro and his friend notice about the young man who ran the cash register at the café?

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