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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 121 - 180).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the trio of salarymen who frequent Eiju's bar?
(a) Takeshi, Hiro, and Sana.
(b) Hana, Hiro, and Takeshi.
(c) Kinihiko, Sana, and Miko.
(d) Sana, Hana, and Miko.

2. Which of Eiju's patrons tells Mike she is happy he is there for Eiju?
(a) Kunihiko.
(b) Sana.
(c) Natsue.
(d) Hana.

3. Who does Mike ask for directions to his father's apartment in Osaka?
(a) A taxi driver.
(b) A newspaper stand salesman.
(c) A waiter.
(d) A bookshop owner and neighbor of Eiju's.

4. How did Ben and Mike meet?
(a) At the doctor's office.
(b) At a restaurant.
(c) At a party.
(d) At a friend's wedding.

5. In Chapter 18, what does Ben nearly hit in the road driving home from work?
(a) A cat.
(b) A pigeon.
(c) A dog.
(d) A coyote.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 14, how does Mike characterize Ben's childhood that Ben bristles at?

2. What does Ben see on Mike's phone that bothers him?

3. Which part of Houston do Mike and Ben live in?

4. What food does Mitsuko ask Ben about in Chapter 5?

5. In Chapter 21, what does Ben think is the root of his and Mike's problem?

(see the answer key)

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