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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Oba tell Kafuku about the social habits of Kafuku's future driver?
(a) He says that she talks endlessly.
(b) He says that she has many friends.
(c) He says that she rarely talks.
(d) He says that she has a husband.

2. When Haruki Murakami uses a simile to indicate Kafuku's level of trust in Oba, what metal does he reference?
(a) Tin.
(b) Silver.
(c) Gold.
(d) Copper.

3. Kafuku describes his new, as yet unnamed, driver as having "strikingly clear eyes" (7) that look out on the world in what way?
(a) Quietly.
(b) Threateningly.
(c) Lovingly.
(d) Suspiciously.

4. The narrator states that Kafuku generally remains silent unless what condition is met?
(a) He is spoken to first.
(b) He is giving an interview to the press.
(c) He is acting.
(d) If he knows a person well and is talking to them about things that matter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last name of Kitaru's long-time girlfriend?

2. Tanimura describes college to Kitaru using which single word?

3. From what location does Tanimura hail?

4. Who is the narrator of the story "Yesterday"?

5. Kafuku comes away from his meeting with Oba with the impression that his new driver will be all but which of the following things?

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