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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 objects had been on Habara's bedside table upon his arrival at the house north of Tokyo?
(a) X-rays.
(b) Coins.
(c) Condoms.
(d) Bottles of liquor.

2. With respect to the topic of "being quick on the draw" (86), the narrator references a film by what famous director?
(a) Alfred Hitchcock.
(b) Federico Fellini.
(c) Cecil B. DeMille.
(d) Francois Truffaut.

3. 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) Expensive.
(c) Cursory.
(d) Impulsive.

4. What does Kafuku tell Misaki Watari after stating that he has wanted to tell her for a while?
(a) That there is something truly maddening about her.
(b) That there is something very attractive about her.
(c) That there is something very sensual about her.
(d) That there is something very off-putting about her.

5. The protagonist of the story "Kino" owns what type of establishment?
(a) A bar.
(b) A bookstore.
(c) A bowling alley.
(d) A banquet hall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Takatsuki tells Kafuku that all men are living with "a blind spot" (34) in relation to what topic?

2. How does Kafuku feel about sitting in the back of his own car once Watari begins to act as his driver?

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

4. Kafuki tells Watari that he likes what objects because they are "easier than CDs" (9)?

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

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