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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. The narrator of "An Independent Organ" says that he had gotten married in what phase of his life?
(a) In his thirties.
(b) In his teens.
(c) In his middle age.
(d) In his youth.

3. What had Kafuku's marital state been at the time he bought his new convertible car?
(a) His wife had still been alive.
(b) He had recently been married to his wife.
(c) He had recently been divorced from his wife.
(d) His wife had recently died.

4. After a period of friendship with Takatsuki, Kafuku comes to the conclusion that Takatsuki had felt what emotion toward Kafuku's late wife?
(a) Puppy love.
(b) Mild affection.
(c) Sexual attraction.
(d) Real love.

5. Kitaru's ritual when he arrives home involves the singing of the song Yesterday and what other action?
(a) Cooking a meal.
(b) Lighting a bonfire.
(c) Taking a bath.
(d) Taking a series of photographs.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the narrator of "An Independent Organ" describe the level of success enjoyed by Dr. Tokai's medical practice?

3. What is the name of Kitaru's long-time girlfriend?

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

5. From what location does Tanimura hail?

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