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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Chapter II, "Mother and Son" Pages 47-64.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is distinctive about the taste of the coffee served at the café?
(a) It tastes like chocolate.
(b) It is bitter and burnt-tasting.
(c) It is sour and acidic.
(d) It tastes like almonds.

2. How old is Kazu?
(a) Nearly thirty-one.
(b) Nearly twenty-nine.
(c) Nearly twenty-two.
(d) Nearly twenty-four.

3. What does Kazu refuse to allow Kyoko to pay for?
(a) Gohtaro's coffee.
(b) Her son's second orange juice.
(c) The woman in white's bill.
(d) The sandwich for Kinuyo.

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

5. Which best describes Shuichi's reaction when he returns from the restroom and sees the much-older Gohtaro?
(a) Thrilled.
(b) Amused.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Hostile.

Short Answer Questions

1. What conclusion does Shuichi draw from the way Gohtaro handles the camera?

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

3. Besides Japanese culture, which other culture does the narrator say is especially fond of insects?

4. Where did Kazu meet the man who is now her boyfriend?

5. Who convinces Gohtaro to finally go inside the café?

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