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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 unusual about Kurata's time-travel plans?
(a) He is not sure of exactly when he wants to travel to.
(b) He wants to bring something back with him.
(c) He is traveling into the future.
(d) He is meeting another time-traveler.

2. Which is the best description of Kazu's reaction when she realizes that Yukio has left the café?
(a) Amused.
(b) Frantic.
(c) Unflappable.
(d) Scornful.

3. How old was Yukio when he accepted the wholesaler's offer?
(a) Early thirties.
(b) Late twenties.
(c) Late thirties.
(d) Early twenties.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Yukio leave the café to make his phone call?

3. What wish does Miki write on the tanzaku paper at the beginning of the story?

4. Where did Kurata meet Asami Mori?

5. How does Miki address Kazu when she asks Kazu about changing her name if she gets married?

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