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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Scheherazade and Kino".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During one of her stories, Scheherazade declares that she had been what creature in a former life?
(a) A lamprey eel.
(b) A koala.
(c) A praying mantis.
(d) A snake.

2. While Scheherazade's days coming to see Habara are not fixed, it is specified that she never comes when?
(a) On weekends.
(b) On Fridays.
(c) On holidays.
(d) On weekdays.

3. The narrator of "An Independent Organ" describes his own marital status in what way?
(a) Divorced.
(b) Single.
(c) Married with reservations.
(d) Married.

4. After what event does Habara's support liaison always tell him a story?
(a) Lunch.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Sex.
(d) A kiss.

5. The narrator begins the story "An Independent Organ" by announcing that Dr. Tokai had lived what type of life?
(a) Deceptive.
(b) Monotonous.
(c) Artificial.
(d) Ersatz.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Tanimura when he went away to college?

2. Tanimura's mother had worked in what position during Tanimura's childhood?

3. Tanimura had wanted to become a new person when he took what action?

4. What kind of animal takes up residence in Kino's bar after he opens it but before other customers start to arrive?

5. How many children does the narrator of "An Independent Organ" have?

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