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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Takatsuki tells Kafuku that all men are living with "a blind spot" (34) in relation to what topic?
(a) Sibling rivalry.
(b) Self-care.
(c) Friendships.
(d) Women.

2. What is the last name of Kitaru's long-time girlfriend?
(a) Hayaku.
(b) Kuritani.
(c) Hanshin.
(d) Ashiya.

3. The narrator of "An Independent Organ" states that Dr. Tokai had never "found it odd" (84) to have how many girlfriends at once?
(a) Several.
(b) 6 or 8.
(c) 1 or 2.
(d) 2 or 3.

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

5. The narrator states that Dr. Tokai had always kept his distance from women who expressed interest in what?
(a) The world.
(b) Politics.
(c) Money.
(d) A permanent mate.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How often does Kafuku draw "distinctions between men and women in his daily life" (4)?

3. At 18, Tanimura had thought that what quality "constitutes who we are as people" (45)?

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

5. For what period of time does the friendship between Kafuku and Takatsuki last?

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