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

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

3. On their date together, Tanimura and Kitaru's long-time girlfriend go to what location?
(a) The movie theater.
(b) A strip club.
(c) A bar.
(d) A restaurant.

4. For what reason does Kitaru's long-time girlfriend agree to a date with Tanimura?
(a) She wants to get back at Kitaru for suggesting the date.
(b) She thinks Tanimura is handsome.
(c) She has nothing to do on the night he invites her out.
(d) She wants to feel that she has a secret from Kitaru.

5. Kafuku thinks upon meeting his new driver that there is something what "about her face" (7)?
(a) Endearing.
(b) Sensual.
(c) Smoldering.
(d) Off-putting.

Short Answer Questions

1. About the same time as the bar's unofficial mascot disappears, what other types of creatures does Kino start to see outside of his bar?

2. What word does the narrator use to describe Dr. Tokai's sense of humor?

3. In contrast to the room in which Gregor Samsa had awoken, the other rooms in the house have what characteristic?

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

5. When Haruki Murakami uses a simile to indicate Kafuku's level of trust in Oba, what metal does he reference?

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