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

2. What is Kyoko's objection to Gohtaro's plan to travel back into the past?
(a) She does not believe it is really possible.
(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 thinks it will be alarming for his friend.

3. Who convinces Gohtaro to finally go inside the café?
(a) The owner.
(b) The cook.
(c) The waitress.
(d) A regular customer.

4. What does Miki's conversation with Kyoko about Mrs. Kinuyo convey about Miki's character?
(a) Miki is good-natured and bright, but can be a bit sneaky.
(b) Miki is a shy and polite child with an even temperament.
(c) Miki is a funny and eccentric child who seems to live in a fantasy world.
(d) Miki is sociable and curious, but perhaps a little too blunt.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What quality is conveyed by the "sepia" lighting in the café?

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

3. How long has Gohtaro been lying to his daughter?

4. What are the repetitions of the isolated, bolded words "clang-dong" meant to signify?

5. What is the woman in white doing when Gohtaro is talking with Kyoko and Kazu?

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