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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "An Independent Organ".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Though Dr. Tokai does not want to get married, how does he feel about marriage in general?
(a) He feels that divorce rates are too high to believe in monogamous love anymore.
(b) He feels that marriage should be outlawed.
(c) He feels that marriage is a sacred institution that should be respected.
(d) He feels that marriage is only for a select few.

2. Oba tells Kafuku that Kafuku's future driver "almost never" (5) takes what action?
(a) Smokes.
(b) Speeds.
(c) Smiles.
(d) Apologizes.

3. When Haruki Murakami uses a simile to indicate Kafuku's level of trust in Oba, what metal does he reference?
(a) Gold.
(b) Silver.
(c) Tin.
(d) Copper.

4. The girlfriend from whom Tanimura parted before college hailed from what location?
(a) Kansai.
(b) Shukugawa.
(c) Ashiya.
(d) Okinawa.

5. Dr. Tokai believes that upon reaching adolescence, all kids become what?
(a) Closed.
(b) Rude.
(c) Sex-obsessed.
(d) Arrogant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tanimura's father had worked in what position during Tanimura's childhood?

2. What action does Misaki Watari take that makes Kafuku think that the action must be one that everyone in Junitakicho undertakes?

3. When Kitaru describes feelings as if he is splitting himself in two, he names what two emotions?

4. The narrator begins the story "An Independent Organ" by announcing that Dr. Tokai had lived what type of life?

5. For what period of time does the friendship between Kafuku and Takatsuki last?

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