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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. In what kind of establishment do Kafuku and Takatsuki always meet?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) Kafuku's office.
(c) A library.
(d) A bar.

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

3. What activity does Kafuku love to do, "regardless of the season" (6)?
(a) Drive with his convertible's top down.
(b) Swim.
(c) Eat ice cream.
(d) Riding in the back of Oba's pickup truck.

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

5. The title of the story "Yesterday" is an allusion to a song by what band?
(a) The Beatles.
(b) The Rolling Stones.
(c) The Hives.
(d) The Misfits.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The narrator states that Dr. Tokai had always kept his distance from women who expressed interest in what?

3. How long does Tanimura say it had taken him to master the standard Tokyo dialect?

4. The narrator describes truly happy families as occurring as frequently as what other phenomenon?

5. To thank his personal scheduler, Dr. Tokai takes what action frequently?

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