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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Chapter III, "Lovers".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What language does Miki use a few words from when she comes into the café?
(a) French.
(b) Gaelic.
(c) Swahili.
(d) Italian.

2. Why does Yukio regret it immediately after he blurts out that it looks as if Kinuyo has lost weight?
(a) He knows that it is impolite to comment on his mother's appearance.
(b) He does not want to draw attention to her illness.
(c) Her weight has always been a sore subject with Kinuyo.
(d) He suspects that his mother's poverty prevents her from getting enough food.

3. What does Miki's conversation with Kyoko about Mrs. Kinuyo convey about Miki's character?
(a) Miki is good-natured and bright, but can be a bit sneaky.
(b) Miki is sociable and curious, but perhaps a little too blunt.
(c) Miki is a funny and eccentric child who seems to live in a fantasy world.
(d) Miki is a shy and polite child with an even temperament.

4. 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.

5. What does Gohtaro surmise about the woman who seems to be the girl's mother from her conversation with Nagare?
(a) She is a neglectful parent.
(b) She has a secret sorrow.
(c) She dislikes the café.
(d) She is in poor health.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Yukio still struggling financially even after he started getting a salary from the pottery studio?

2. From the context, what is it likely "sakura" means when Shuichi tells Haruka that "the sakura were in full bloom" on the day of her birth (36)?

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

4. Who bought the café's Christmas tree?

5. What is Kiyoshi Manda's job?

(see the answer key)

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