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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Samsa in Love" and "Men Without Women".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had been Kafuku's original intentions when he had first contacted Takatsuki?
(a) He had wanted to serve Takatsuki with a subpoena.
(b) He had wanted to discover some fatal flaw with which to torture Takatsuki.
(c) He had wanted to invite Takatsuki to a dinner party.
(d) He had wanted to kill Takatsuki.

2. Who is the narrator of the story "Yesterday"?
(a) Kitaru.
(b) Tanimura.
(c) Tanimura and Kitaru.
(d) Tanimura, Kitaru, and Erika.

3. What does Habara name as something his support liaison, whom he calls Scheherazade, never says out loud?
(a) His name.
(b) Her own wishes.
(c) Her age.
(d) The number of children she has.

4. Dr. Tokai has housekeepers that perform their duties at his home how often?
(a) Twice a week.
(b) Monthly.
(c) Twice a month.
(d) Three times a week.

5. How many of his own former lives does Habara tell Scheherazade that he can recall?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) None.
(d) Hundreds.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the narrator of "Men Without Women" describes himself as "the second-loneliest man on the planet" (219), whom does he name as the loneliest?

2. Kafuki tells Watari that he likes what objects because they are "easier than CDs" (9)?

3. What emotion does Kitaru's long-time girlfriend feel about her boyfriend's suggestion that Tanimura take her out on a date?

4. What specific reason is given for Habara needing a support liaison who can bring him groceries and other items he requires?

5. At what type of location do Kitaru, Tanimura, and Kitaru's long-time girlfriend meet for the first time?

(see the answer key)

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