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

2. How old was Tanimura when he went away to college?
(a) 17.
(b) 18.
(c) 20.
(d) 19.

3. Dr. Tokai tells the narrator that a gentleman does not talk about the women he sleeps with nor about what other subject?
(a) Taxes.
(b) Religion.
(c) Morality.
(d) Politics.

4. Dr. Tokai has housekeepers that perform their duties at his home how often?
(a) Monthly.
(b) Twice a week.
(c) Twice a month.
(d) Three times a week.

5. In college, Kino had been a "standout" (148) in what sport?
(a) Diving.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Squash.
(d) Middle-distance running.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator of "An Independent Organ" describes his own marital status in what way?

2. Kafuku thinks upon meeting his new driver that there is something what "about her face" (7)?

3. After a period of friendship with Takatsuki, Kafuku comes to the conclusion that Takatsuki had felt what emotion toward Kafuku's late wife?

4. Tanimura's father had worked in what position during Tanimura's childhood?

5. What objects had been on Habara's bedside table upon his arrival at the house north of Tokyo?

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