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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Samsa in Love" and "Men Without Women".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what period of time does the friendship between Kafuku and Takatsuki last?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 9 months.
(d) 2 months.

2. What had Kafuku's marital state been at the time he bought his new convertible car?
(a) His wife had still been alive.
(b) He had recently been divorced from his wife.
(c) His wife had recently died.
(d) He had recently been married to his wife.

3. When Kino first sees the bald man come into his establishment, he pegs him as a what?
(a) A taxi driver.
(b) A yakuza.
(c) A racist.
(d) A businessman.

4. What is the name of the man who routinely services Kafuku's car?
(a) Oba.
(b) Watanabe.
(c) Una.
(d) Samsa.

5. The narrator of "An Independent Organ" states that Dr. Tokai had never "found it odd" (84) to have how many girlfriends at once?
(a) 6 or 8.
(b) 2 or 3.
(c) Several.
(d) 1 or 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of animal takes up residence in Kino's bar after he opens it but before other customers start to arrive?

2. Kafuku's new driver is described as having ears like what objects?

3. How often does Kafuku draw "distinctions between men and women in his daily life" (4)?

4. The man calling the unnamed narrator of "Men Without Women" says that what event had taken place the previous Wednesday?

5. What adjective is used to describe the wedding presents Dr. Tokai buys for his paramours when they get married to another man?

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