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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kafka claim to be in order to get a discounted rate at his hotel?
(a) A student.
(b) A runaway.
(c) A millionaire.
(d) An orphan.

2. When Kafka wakes from his blackout, what is he covered in?
(a) Water.
(b) Tar.
(c) Feathers.
(d) Blood.

3. Which of the following family members does Sakura share an apartment with?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her mother.

4. What party does the political trucker align himself with?
(a) Libertarians.
(b) Communists.
(c) Republicans.
(d) Democrats.

5. Which of the following facts is NOT true about Nakata?
(a) He is very poor.
(b) He is illiterate.
(c) He is a good swimmer.
(d) He has no memory.

6. How did the doctors transport the unconscious children away from the site where they fell?
(a) On bikes.
(b) By helicopter.
(c) On stretchers.
(d) On the back of a pickup.

7. How many children were found unconscious in the woods by their elementary school teacher?
(a) 16 children.
(b) 24 children.
(c) 32 children.
(d) 40 children.

8. While sleeping at Oshima's cottage in the woods, where does Kafka sleep at night?
(a) In a bed with down comforters.
(b) He is too afraid to sleep at night.
(c) In a sleeping bag.
(d) Under the stars.

9. Who does Nakata remind Hoshino of?
(a) His grandfather.
(b) His brother.
(c) His uncle.
(d) His father.

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

11. In what year did the elementary school teacher admit to lying to authorities about what happened in the woods that day?
(a) 1972.
(b) 1982.
(c) 1952.
(d) 1962.

12. Which of the following animals promises to lead Nakata to Goma?
(a) A fat, bald cat.
(b) A large black dog.
(c) A small orange bird.
(d) A shiny green fish.

13. What is Nakata's favorite food?
(a) Sea urchin.
(b) Eel.
(c) Turtle.
(d) Frog legs.

14. How old is Kafka when he decides to run away from home?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Seventeen.
(c) Eleven.
(d) Thirteen.

15. What activity is Kafka partaking in when Oshima finally returns to take him away from the cottage?
(a) He is swimming.
(b) He is exercising.
(c) He is sunbathing.
(d) He is cooking.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Nakata murders Johnny Walker, what changes about him?

2. What does Nakata claim is the only joy in his life?

3. Where did Mrs. Saeki's boyfriend attend school?

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

5. In which Japanese city does Kafka live?

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