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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kamita gives Kino what explicit advice as Kino sets off on his long journey?
(a) He tells Kino to meet many nice friends during his travels.
(b) He tells Kino to call Kino's aunt frequently during the trip.
(c) He tells Kino not to stay in one place for too long.
(d) He tells Kino not to speak to anyone during his trip.

2. What emotion does Kitaru's long-time girlfriend feel about her boyfriend's suggestion that Tanimura take her out on a date?
(a) Curiosity.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Pride.
(d) Anger.

3. The protagonist of the story "Kino" owns what type of establishment?
(a) A bowling alley.
(b) A banquet hall.
(c) A bar.
(d) A bookstore.

4. What does Scheherazade always bring to Habara's house when she comes to see him?
(a) Groceries.
(b) Art supplies.
(c) Money.
(d) A massage table.

5. For what reason does Tanimura dislike baths?
(a) He does not like to get wrinkled skin.
(b) He has a phobia about germs.
(c) He is scared of water.
(d) He gets bored.

Short Answer Questions

1. When making a point about the obscurity of the Kansai dialect, Kitaru's long-time girlfriend declares that no one has ever translated which book into the Kansai dialect?

2. Where do Kino and his female customer go in order to have sex with one another?

3. For how long had Kitaru been dating his long-time girlfriend before Tanimura had accompanied the couple on a date?

4. At 18, Tanimura had thought that what quality "constitutes who we are as people" (45)?

5. Habara describes his frequent sexual experiences with Scheherazade as neither "businesslike" (122) nor what?

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