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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. Why does Shuichi abruptly shift the conversation to Gohtaro's reasons for coming back into the past?
(a) He is embarrassed at Gohtaro's gratitude.
(b) He is alarmed by Gohtaro's tears.
(c) He is uncomfortable with the idea of time travel.
(d) He is aware that their time together is short.

2. What are the repetitions of the isolated, bolded words "clang-dong" meant to signify?
(a) The sound of the cook's bell signaling that an order is ready.
(b) The bell on the café door as people enter and leave.
(c) The sound of a clock chiming as the hours pass.
(d) The ringer on the cell phone of the regular sitting at the counter.

3. What does Gohtaro surmise about the woman who seems to be the girl's mother from her conversation with Nagare?
(a) She is in poor health.
(b) She dislikes the café.
(c) She has a secret sorrow.
(d) She is a neglectful parent.

4. Whom does the narrative compare to "a sentry guarding a castle" (28)?
(a) Kaname.
(b) Shuichi.
(c) Gohtero.
(d) Nagare.

5. What did Gohtaro and his friend notice about the young man who ran the cash register at the café?
(a) His height.
(b) His eye color.
(c) His rough hands.
(d) His smile.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is the best description of Kazu's appearance?

2. What can the reader infer from the conversation between Nagare and the woman who seems to be the girl's mother?

3. Why does Gohtaro hesitate to enter the café?

4. Where is the woman that Gohtaro thinks is the young girl's mother taking the child?

5. When Gohtaro and Shuichi first meet again in the past, how does Gohtaro see himself acting in front of his old friend?

(see the answer key)

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