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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 Kyoko's objection to Gohtaro's plan to travel back into the past?
(a) She thinks it will be alarming for his friend.
(b) She does not believe it is really possible.
(c) She thinks he is not being honest with himself about what he hopes to achieve.
(d) She believes that it is unnatural to try to subvert the normal flow of time.

2. What is Kyoko's brother's reaction when Kazu mentions his mother's name?
(a) He is amused and intrigued.
(b) He is stoic and detached.
(c) He is confused and sad.
(d) He is startled and angry.

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 is a neglectful parent.
(c) She has a secret sorrow.
(d) She dislikes the café.

4. According to Chapter I, "Best Friends," what do most lies have in common?
(a) They lead to regret.
(b) They ruin relationships.
(c) They prevent hurt feelings.
(d) They bolster the ego.

5. What amuses Kazu and Kyoko about Miki's backpack?
(a) Miki is wearing it upside-down and backwards.
(b) It is a color traditionally not worn by small children.
(c) Miki is wearing it even though school is not yet in session.
(d) Miki has decorated it with drawings of anime characters.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Shuichi do just before urging Gohtaro to get started with the recording?

3. What does Kazu refuse to allow Kyoko to pay for?

4. What is Kyoko's reaction to Kazu asking about her brother?

5. Why does Shuichi abruptly shift the conversation to Gohtaro's reasons for coming back into the past?

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