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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Drive My Car".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kafuku believes that the majority of female drivers fall into which two categories?
(a) Too aggressive or too timid.
(b) Too slow or too fast.
(c) Courteous or rude.
(d) Distracted or intensely focused.

2. What had been Kafuku's original intentions when he had first contacted Takatsuki?
(a) He had wanted to kill Takatsuki.
(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 serve Takatsuki with a subpoena.

3. Takatsuki tells Kafuku that all men are living with "a blind spot" (34) in relation to what topic?
(a) Self-care.
(b) Friendships.
(c) Women.
(d) Sibling rivalry.

4. Before their friendship ends, Takatsuki tells Kafuku that it is impossible to take what action?
(a) To escape the reality of human loneliness.
(b) To see into another person's heart with perfect clarity.
(c) To utter the perfect words in a time of crisis.
(d) To love another as much as one loves the self.

5. What is the name of the man who routinely services Kafuku's car?
(a) Watanabe.
(b) Una.
(c) Oba.
(d) Samsa.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Kafuku tell Misaki Watari is "a killer" (36)?

3. The narrator states that Kafuku generally remains silent unless what condition is met?

4. What precipitates the end of the friendship between Kafuku and Takatsuki?

5. How does Kafuku feel about sitting in the back of his own car once Watari begins to act as his driver?

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