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

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

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

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

5. What did Kinuyo give her son when he left for Kyoto?
(a) A pocket watch.
(b) A letter.
(c) Money.
(d) A photograph.

Short Answer Questions

1. In her lyrics on page 56, to what does Miki compare Nagare?

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

3. When Gohtaro was originally in the café, twenty-two years ago, what did he notice about the person sitting in the ghost chair?

4. What is Gohtaro's daughter's name?

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

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