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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What method does Dr. Tokai use in order to try to keep himself from falling in love with the married woman?
(a) He imagines her making love to another man.
(b) He imagines that she is ugly.
(c) He says mean things to her.
(d) He mentally lists her negative qualities.

2. What major is Kitaru's long-term girlfriend pursuing?
(a) Biology.
(b) Dance.
(c) French Literature.
(d) Environmental Science.

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

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

5. Kafuku thinks upon meeting his new driver that there is something what "about her face" (7)?
(a) Off-putting.
(b) Smoldering.
(c) Endearing.
(d) Sensual.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason has Kitaru not had sex with his long-time girlfriend by the time Tanimura accompanies the couple on a date?

2. What activity does Kafuku love to do, "regardless of the season" (6)?

3. For how many years had Kino worked as a sports equipment maker before buying the establishment at the center of the story?

4. When Kitaru describes feelings as if he is splitting himself in two, he names what two emotions?

5. Both Kafuku and Misaki Watari agree that the play in which Kafuku is currently acting is decidedly what kind of play?

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