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

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

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

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

5. After Gregor Samsa is done eating, what is said to be "the only thing untouched" (192) left on the table?
(a) The vase of lilies.
(b) The vase of orchids.
(c) The vase of roses.
(d) The vase of chrysanthemums.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gregor Samsa describes his ears as "jutting out like a pair of" (188) what?

2. Tanimura declares that the writer of the song Yesterday had recorded it in the studio with how many other people?

3. On their date together, Tanimura and Kitaru's long-time girlfriend go to what location?

4. How many children does the narrator of "An Independent Organ" have?

5. In contrast to the room in which Gregor Samsa had awoken, the other rooms in the house have what characteristic?

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