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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "An Independent Organ".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What adjective is used to describe the wedding presents Dr. Tokai buys for his paramours when they get married to another man?
(a) Impulsive.
(b) Expensive.
(c) Cursory.
(d) Personalized.

2. Kafuki tells Watari that he likes what objects because they are "easier than CDs" (9)?
(a) Records.
(b) Cassettes.
(c) Reel-to-Reels.
(d) Eight Tracks.

3. The narrator begins the story "An Independent Organ" by announcing that Dr. Tokai had lived what type of life?
(a) Deceptive.
(b) Artificial.
(c) Monotonous.
(d) Ersatz.

4. To thank his personal scheduler, Dr. Tokai takes what action frequently?
(a) He gives compliments.
(b) He provides invitations to lunch.
(c) He gives gifts.
(d) He gives an annual bonus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What major is Kitaru's long-term girlfriend pursuing?

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?

3. Dr. Tokai believes that upon reaching adolescence, all kids become what?

4. In what play is Kafuku acting at his main theater at the time of the story's narrative?

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

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