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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter II, "Mother and Son" Pages 65-81.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Yukio when he accepted the wholesaler's offer?
(a) Early twenties.
(b) Early thirties.
(c) Late twenties.
(d) Late thirties.

2. What reason does Kyoko give for being so pleased that Kazu has a boyfriend?
(a) She thinks that Kazu will be a wonderful mother someday.
(b) Her mother often expressed a wish that Kazu be happily married.
(c) She has often been concerned that Kazu leads a lonely life.
(d) Her own marriage is her greatest source of happiness.

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

4. When does Kazu tell Miki she will be old enough to pour the coffee?
(a) When she is seventeen.
(b) When she is twelve.
(c) When she is seven.
(d) When she is twenty-two.

5. Where did Kazu meet the man who is now her boyfriend?
(a) The grocery store.
(b) Mrs. Kinuyo's house.
(c) Art school.
(d) The café.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Yamagishi Katsura?

2. When Gohtaro and Shuichi first meet again in the past, how does Gohtaro see himself acting in front of his old friend?

3. Where is the woman that Gohtaro thinks is the young girl's mother taking the child?

4. Which is the best description of how Yukio feels when he returns to the present?

5. On page 71, how does Nagare react to Yukio's sudden appearance in the past?

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