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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 38-42.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following words completes this phrase which Johnny Walker said to Nakata: "This is a war and you'll learn how to ___________"?
(a) Engage.
(b) Kill.
(c) Live.
(d) Survive.

2. What is the name of the shy man who helps Nakata onto the train and gets him headed in the right direction?
(a) Togeguchi.
(b) Santo Kyoden.
(c) Kitazawa.
(d) Keiko.

3. Who tells Hoshino that he is "a spirit - neither god not Buddha"?
(a) Nataka.
(b) Johnny Walker.
(c) Kafka.
(d) Colonel Sanders.

4. What does Nakata claim is the only joy in his life?
(a) The love of the church.
(b) The comfort of a good book.
(c) The company of cats.
(d) The thrill of a mystery.

5. Which of the following statements best describes Kafka's physicality?
(a) He looks older than his age.
(b) He looks exactly like his father.
(c) He looks exactly like his mother.
(d) He looks younger than his age.

Short Answer Questions

1. What weather storms into the city after Hoshino steals the entrance stone?

2. Whose spirit does Mrs. Saeki think is living inside Kafka's body?

3. What is the name of Kafka's imaginary companion?

4. Which of the following facts is true regarding Kafka's sister?

5. Which of the following facts is NOT true about Oshima's cabin in the woods?

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