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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of animal takes up residence in Kino's bar after he opens it but before other customers start to arrive?
(a) A cat.
(b) A snake.
(c) A mouse.
(d) A dog.

3. What object does Dr. Tokai instruct to be given to the narrator upon Dr. Tokai's death?
(a) A squash racket.
(b) A lightbulb.
(c) A picnic basket.
(d) A clock.

4. The narrator describes truly happy families as occurring as frequently as what other phenomenon?
(a) Hat tricks in soccer.
(b) Perfect games in backgammon.
(c) Finding a needle in a haystack.
(d) Living longer than one's spouse.

5. According to the narrator, for how many years has Dr. Tokai been performing the same romance rituals?
(a) 40.
(b) 20.
(c) 30.
(d) 10.

6. How many years older than Habara is Scheherazade?
(a) 8.
(b) 4.
(c) 12.
(d) 3.

7. Most of Dr. Tokai's friends are said to be what?
(a) Married without children.
(b) Married with children.
(c) Women.
(d) Single.

8. How many of his own former lives does Habara tell Scheherazade that he can recall?
(a) Hundreds.
(b) 3.
(c) None.
(d) 1.

9. Kamita gives Kino what explicit advice as Kino sets off on his long journey?
(a) He tells Kino to meet many nice friends during his travels.
(b) He tells Kino not to stay in one place for too long.
(c) He tells Kino to call Kino's aunt frequently during the trip.
(d) He tells Kino not to speak to anyone during his trip.

10. How had Dr. Tokai acquired his medical practice?
(a) He had begun as an apprentice and had worked his way up to owner.
(b) He had purchased it himself.
(c) He had inherited it from his father.
(d) He had inherited it from his grandfather.

11. Dr. Tokai's girlfriends always display which quality?
(a) They are always rich.
(b) They are always married or have steady boyfriends.
(c) They are always models.
(d) They are always thin.

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

13. The female customer who frequents Kino's bar collects what type of records?
(a) Classic rock.
(b) Psychedelic rock.
(c) Classical.
(d) Jazz.

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

15. How does the narrator of "An Independent Organ" describe the level of success enjoyed by Dr. Tokai's medical practice?
(a) Booming business.
(b) Mountains of debt.
(c) Breaking even.
(d) Dwindling prospects.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kino describes his bar as "a place where his heart could be" (153) what?

2. The protagonist of the story "Kino" owns what type of establishment?

3. The narrator of "An Independent Organ" says that he had gotten married in what phase of his life?

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

5. Dr. Tokai tells the narrator that a gentleman does not talk about the women he sleeps with nor about what other subject?

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