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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 Greek mythologies is a parallel to Kafka's life?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Oedipus.
(c) Pan.
(d) Hercules.

2. What is Kafka's last name?
(a) Mafura.
(b) Tamura.
(c) Hakura.
(d) Katura.

3. In which of the following establishments did Nakata invest all of his money?
(a) The local lottery.
(b) The stock market.
(c) A condo development.
(d) The Catholic church.

4. Which of the following characters lies about seeing Kafka in order to protect him from the searching police?
(a) Oshima.
(b) Hoshino.
(c) Nakata.
(d) Mrs. Saeki.

5. Which of the following short stories by Franz Kafka does Kafka discuss with Oshima?
(a) The Hunger Artists.
(b) Contemplation.
(c) Metamorphosis.
(d) In the Penal Colony.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Nakata ask for help in purchasing a train ticket?

2. What did the elementary school teacher use to wipe away her blood while out with the children in the woods?

3. What type of animal is Goma?

4. Which of the following organizations helps Kafka find a cheap hotel to stay in?

5. Even though he is mentally challenged, what is Nakata extremely adept at finding?

(see the answer key)

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