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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 4: The Whale's Penis and The Woman with Three Occupations and Part 3, Chapter 5-6: Unblocked Ears and The Further Adventures of Unblocked Ears.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the person who dies in Chapter 1?
(a) Li.
(b) Song.
(c) Harumi.
(d) Not revealed.

2. Where are they when the Girlfriend first shows the Main Character her ears?
(a) In an upscale restaurant.
(b) In a library.
(c) At a dinner party given by mutual friends.
(d) At the ad agency.

3. Where does the Main Character go in Chapter 1?
(a) To a funeral.
(b) To a school.
(c) To a performance.
(d) To a temple.

4. What fantasy does the Main Character have often as a college student?
(a) Having an art exhibit.
(b) Hopping on a train out of town.
(c) Herding sheep.
(d) Performing on stage.

5. What does the unexpected visitor leave behind in Chapter 3?
(a) A book.
(b) A slip.
(c) A business card.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What best describes the Girlfriend's feelings about her ears?

2. How old was the Main Character when he knew the person who dies in Chapter 1?

3. Where does the Main Character say he saw a whale's penis?

4. At what age does the person who dies in Chapter 1 predict that he or she will die?

5. Where do the Sixteen Steps that title Chapter 2 actually lead?

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