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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 motivates Shuichi to comment about what a nice suit Gohtaro is wearing?
(a) He is surprised by how much fashion has changed.
(b) He is pleased to see his old friend doing well.
(c) He is teasing his old friend about how he has aged.
(d) He is jealous of Gohtaro's family wealth.

2. How does Kyoko react to Nagare's suggestion about a present for Kiyoshi's wife?
(a) She dismisses it as completely unhelpful.
(b) She praises it effusively, saying she wishes her husband thought like Nagare.
(c) She laughs and tells Nagare he does not understand women.
(d) She politely suggests a slight improvement in the plan.

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

4. What does Kazu suggest that Kiyoshi should get for his wife's birthday?
(a) A vase.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A jewelry box.
(d) A book.

5. What is Kyoko's reaction to Kazu asking about her brother?
(a) She is irritated.
(b) She is anxious.
(c) She is startled.
(d) She is embarrassed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of the book that the woman in the white dress used to read?

2. What causes Gohtaro to panic when he first realizes he has returned to the past?

3. Where is the time-traveling café located?

4. What art did Kinuyo teach Kazu that Kazu now teaches others?

5. What is a "mimetic expression" (47)?

(see the answer key)

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