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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At 18, Tanimura had thought that what quality "constitutes who we are as people" (45)?
(a) The language we speak.
(b) The food we eat.
(c) The vulnerabilities we display.
(d) The women we love.

2. What does Kafuku tell Misaki Watari is "a killer" (36)?
(a) Dishonesty.
(b) The love of a woman.
(c) Loneliness.
(d) Tobacco.

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

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

5. What precipitates the end of the friendship between Kafuku and Takatsuki?
(a) Takatusuki moves to a different country.
(b) Kafuku cuts off all contact with Takatsuki.
(c) Kafuku moves to a different country.
(d) Takatsuki cuts off all contact with Kafuku.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shape is the birthmark on the neck of Kafuku's new driver?

2. Kafuku's new driver is described as having ears like what objects?

3. What had been Kafuku's original intentions when he had first contacted Takatsuki?

4. In what kind of establishment do Kafuku and Takatsuki always meet?

5. Tanimura describes Kitaru as looking like a "sensitive, well-brought-up city boy" (50) until he takes what action?

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