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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what play is Kafuku acting at his main theater at the time of the story's narrative?
(a) Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.
(b) Uncle Vanya.
(c) The Crucible.
(d) Equus.

3. What favor does the man who services Kafuku's car do for Kafuku at the beginning of the story?
(a) He lies to Kafuku's wife about where he has been.
(b) He gives Kafuku's car a free wash.
(c) He gives him a coupon for twenty percent off his next service.
(d) He recommends a driver to Kafuku.

4. Tanimura accuses Kitaru of taking what action in relation to the song Yesterday?
(a) Minimizing it.
(b) Attacking it.
(c) Making fun of it.
(d) Butchering it.

5. Tanimura describes Kitaru as looking like a "sensitive, well-brought-up city boy" (50) until he takes what action?
(a) Opens his mouth.
(b) Puts on unfashionable clothing.
(c) Starts to walk.
(d) Stabs a friend in the back.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tanimura's mother had worked in what position during Tanimura's childhood?

2. For what period of time does the friendship between Kafuku and Takatsuki last?

3. In response to Tanimura's comment about Kitaru's feelings about the song Yesterday, Kitaru tells Tanimura to remember that which person had "loved nonsense and word games" (47)?

4. When it is revealed that Kafuku's new driver's surname is Watari, what is given as her first name?

5. From what location does Tanimura hail?

(see the answer key)

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