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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason does Kitaru's long-time girlfriend agree to a date with Tanimura?
(a) She thinks Tanimura is handsome.
(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 wants to feel that she has a secret from Kitaru.

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

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 struggles with erectile dysfunction.
(c) Kitaru's long-time girlfriend is committed to waiting until marriage.
(d) Kitaru's religious faith requires his chastity until marriage.

4. Who is the narrator of the story "Yesterday"?
(a) Kitaru.
(b) Tanimura.
(c) Tanimura and Kitaru.
(d) Tanimura, Kitaru, and Erika.

5. At what type of location do Kitaru, Tanimura, and Kitaru's long-time girlfriend meet for the first time?
(a) A bookstore.
(b) A train station.
(c) A beach.
(d) A coffee shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. What method does Dr. Tokai use in order to try to keep himself from falling in love with the married woman?

2. According to the narrator, for how many years has Dr. Tokai been performing the same romance rituals?

3. What does Goto tell the narrator had been the cause of Dr. Tokai's decision to live no longer?

4. What color is Kafuku's car?

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

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