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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Chapter I, "Best Friends" Pages 5-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has Gohtaro been lying to his daughter?
(a) 27 years.
(b) 17 years.
(c) 22 years.
(d) 12 years.

2. How old is Gohtaro's daughter?
(a) Nearly 19.
(b) 25.
(c) 21.
(d) Nearly 23.

3. What is Kyoko's objection to Gohtaro's plan to travel back into the past?
(a) She thinks it will be alarming for his friend.
(b) She thinks he is not being honest with himself about what he hopes to achieve.
(c) She believes that it is unnatural to try to subvert the normal flow of time.
(d) She does not believe it is really possible.

4. How were Shuichi and his wife killed?
(a) A traffic accident.
(b) A fire.
(c) A plane crash.
(d) A robbery.

5. Who is the author of Tales from the Café?
(a) Junichiro Tanizaki.
(b) Haruki Murakami.
(c) Hiromi Kawakami.
(d) Toshikazu Kawaguchi.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Chapter I, "Best Friends," what do most lies have in common?

3. What does Gohtaro notice hanging on the café wall?

4. What does Miki's conversation with Kyoko about Mrs. Kinuyo convey about Miki's character?

5. Where did Miki get her red backpack from?

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