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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Samsa in Love" and "Men Without Women".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long did the narrator of "Men Without Women" have a relationship with the woman he thinks of as his one true love?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 3 weeks.

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

3. The narrator states that the single fact Gregor Samsa knows upon waking up is that he is a what and that his name is Gregor Samsa?
(a) Insect.
(b) Success.
(c) Human.
(d) Failure.

4. To thank his personal scheduler, Dr. Tokai takes what action frequently?
(a) He gives an annual bonus.
(b) He gives compliments.
(c) He gives gifts.
(d) He provides invitations to lunch.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is Kafuku's car?

2. For what reason does Kino quit his job in the sporting goods industry?

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

4. What is the cause of Dr. Tokai's death?

5. The day after Kino and his female customer have sex, what time does Kino awake to find the woman gone?

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