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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Though Dr. Tokai does not want to get married, how does he feel about marriage in general?
(a) He feels that divorce rates are too high to believe in monogamous love anymore.
(b) He feels that marriage is a sacred institution that should be respected.
(c) He feels that marriage is only for a select few.
(d) He feels that marriage should be outlawed.

2. What three words does Habara record in his diary the day Scheherazade tells him about her former life as a different creature?
(a) Scheherazade, praying mantis, and former lives.
(b) Scheherazade, koala, and former lives.
(c) Scheherazade, snake, and former lives.
(d) Scheherazade, lamprey, and former lives.

3. For what reason does Kino quit his job in the sporting goods industry?
(a) He discovers that his wife has been having an affair with his best friend at the company.
(b) He asks for a raise and does not get it.
(c) He is in love with a colleague and does not want to be unfaithful to his wife.
(d) He wants to get out of the sporting goods business.

4. How does Dr. Tokai say his method had worked in relation to keeping himself from falling in love with the married woman?
(a) Perfectly.
(b) Just okay.
(c) Great.
(d) Not so well.

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

6. The narrator of "An Independent Organ" states that most of the story's contents come from what source?
(a) A series of recorded interviews with Dr. Tokai.
(b) Comments to the narrator from people close to Dr. Tokai.
(c) Dr. Tokai's comments to the narrator.
(d) The narrator's pure conjecture.

7. What is NOT listed among Dr. Tokai's favorite pleasures when it comes to spending time with women?
(a) Talking with the women.
(b) Having sex with the women.
(c) Drinking wine with the women.
(d) Having dinner with the women.

8. While Scheherazade's days coming to see Habara are not fixed, it is specified that she never comes when?
(a) On weekends.
(b) On Fridays.
(c) On weekdays.
(d) On holidays.

9. After what event does Habara's support liaison always tell him a story?
(a) Lunch.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Sex.
(d) A kiss.

10. What is the cause of Dr. Tokai's death?
(a) Drug overdose.
(b) Jumping off a bridge.
(c) Drowning.
(d) Self-starvation.

11. How often does Scheherazade come to see Habara?
(a) Twice a month.
(b) Every day.
(c) Once a week.
(d) Twice a week.

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

13. What specific reason is given for Habara needing a support liaison who can bring him groceries and other items he requires?
(a) Because he does not like the bright lights in grocery stores.
(b) Because he has agoraphobia.
(c) Because he will be killed if he emerges from the house.
(d) Because he cannot go outside.

14. About the same time as the bar's unofficial mascot disappears, what other types of creatures does Kino start to see outside of his bar?
(a) Snails.
(b) Snakes.
(c) Rabbits.
(d) Apheds.

15. What kind of blemishes does Kino's female customer reveal to him the night they have sex?
(a) Rashes.
(b) Boils.
(c) Cigarette burn scars.
(d) Birthmarks.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Kino first sees the bald man come into his establishment, he pegs him as a what?

2. What adjective is used to describe the wedding presents Dr. Tokai buys for his paramours when they get married to another man?

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

4. To thank his personal scheduler, Dr. Tokai takes what action frequently?

5. What word does the narrator use to describe Dr. Tokai's sense of humor?

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