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

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

3. What is unusual about the coffee that Kazu pours for Gohtaro?
(a) It has a strong scent of cherry blossoms.
(b) It sparkles as if it has its own light source.
(c) It is clear, like water.
(d) It does not appear to be moving.

4. What does Shuichi do just before urging Gohtaro to get started with the recording?
(a) Whispers something to himself.
(b) Feels Gohtaro's coffee cup.
(c) Blows his nose and wipes away his tears.
(d) Gets up to go to the restroom again.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What amuses Kazu and Kyoko about Miki's backpack?

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

4. What is Kyoko's brother's reaction when Kazu mentions his mother's name?

5. What did Kinuyo give her son when he left for Kyoto?

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