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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On their date together, Tanimura and Kitaru's long-time girlfriend go to what location?
(a) A strip club.
(b) The movie theater.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) A bar.

2. Kafuku comes away from his meeting with Oba with the impression that his new driver will be all but which of the following things?
(a) Close-mouthed.
(b) Not at all cute.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Brusque.

3. For what reason has Kitaru not had sex with his long-time girlfriend by the time Tanimura accompanies the couple on a date?
(a) Kitaru sees his long-time girlfriend as more of a sister than as a girlfriend.
(b) Kitaru's long-time girlfriend is committed to waiting until marriage.
(c) Kitaru struggles with erectile dysfunction.
(d) Kitaru's religious faith requires his chastity until marriage.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. At what type of location do Kitaru, Tanimura, and Kitaru's long-time girlfriend meet for the first time?

4. What make is Kafuku's car?

5. Kafuku describes his new, as yet unnamed, driver as having "strikingly clear eyes" (7) that look out on the world in what way?

(see the answer key)

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