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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Yoshitaka Wataya?
(a) Kumiko's uncle.
(b) Kumiko's father.
(c) Kumiko's grandfather.
(d) Kumiko's youngest brother.

2. What is the veterinarian worrying about at the beginning of Chapter 26?
(a) His wife and child.
(b) The approaching Russian army.
(c) His health.
(d) The elephants.

3. Why is Mamiya initially unable to shoot Boris in Chapter 32?
(a) He lasks the resolve.
(b) His gun jams.
(c) Boris disarms him.
(d) He has no bullets.

4. In Chapter 26, what does Toru suddenly realize about his conversation with Kumiko?
(a) It probably was not her.
(b) Cinnamon probably monitored it.
(c) He probably deamt it.
(d) It will likely be the last time he talks to her.

5. What does Toru want to know about Noboru Wataya in Chapter 15?
(a) Whether he plans to run for office.
(b) Who his real parents are.
(c) Why he wants the hanging house.
(d) If he slept with Kumiko.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ushikawa get into Toru Okada's house in Chapter 13?

2. What decision has Cinnamon made regarding the business in Chapter 24?

3. What word do May's parents have to explain to her regarding the Miyawakis in Chapter 28?

4. How does Kumiko instruct Toru to think of her in Chapter 22?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 25, why is Toru heartened by his life?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does May Kasahara remember about the Myawaki's in Chapter 28?

2. What offer does Noboru Wataya make Toru Okada in Chapter 13?

3. How does Toru Okada's opinion of his wife change over the course of the novel?

4. What does Toru do after Nutmeg and Cinnamon stop coming to the residence?

5. How did Nutmeg first discover her healing powers?

6. How does May Kasahara express her attitude to her wigs in Chapter 15?

7. What new offer does Ushikawa make to Toru Okada in Chapter 16?

8. How does May Kasahar's worldview change in Chapter 36?

9. Who does M consult a healer in Chapter 12?

10. What plans do most women in May Kasahara's factory have?

(see the answer keys)

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