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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What main element do Kitaru and Tanimura have in common?
(a) They had both lived in fancy houses within ordinary neighborhoods.
(b) They had both lived with many members of their extended families.
(c) They had both lived in ordinary houses within rich neighborhoods.
(d) They had both lived in the worst neighborhood in the area.

2. What emotion does Kitaru's long-time girlfriend feel about her boyfriend's suggestion that Tanimura take her out on a date?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Curiosity.
(c) Anger.
(d) Pride.

3. For how long had Kitaru been dating his long-time girlfriend before Tanimura had accompanied the couple on a date?
(a) Since junior high school.
(b) Since preschool.
(c) Since elementary school.
(d) Since high school.

4. Kitaru remarks that his parents are constantly nagging him about what element of his behavior?
(a) He rarely calls home.
(b) He has not asked his long-time girlfriend to marry him.
(c) He does not study enough.
(d) He has not declared a major.

5. What does Kafuku tell Misaki Watari is "a killer" (36)?
(a) Tobacco.
(b) Loneliness.
(c) The love of a woman.
(d) Dishonesty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kafuku thinks upon meeting his new driver that there is something what "about her face" (7)?

2. The narrator states that Kafuku generally remains silent unless what condition is met?

3. The narrator states that the conversations between Kafuku and Takatsuki always come back to what topic?

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

5. How long does Tanimura say it had taken him to master the standard Tokyo dialect?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Kitaru justify to Tanimura his butchering of the lyrics to the Beatles' song Yesterday?

2. What is the significance of Kafuku's reaction to sitting in the passenger seat of his Saab after 12 years of driving?

3. What is the reason that many of the conversations between Kitaru and Tanimura take place through a crack in the bathroom door?

4. How do Tanimura and Kitaru first meet?

5. What does the narrator describe as "the most excruciating thing" (17) about Kafuku's experience of knowing about his wife's affairs?

6. Compare and contrast Kitaru's and Tanimura's feelings about taking baths.

7. How does Kafuku feel about Misaki Watari's tendency to remain quiet as she drives?

8. What evidence does Kafuku give for his claim that Misaki Watari is an "excellent driver" (9)?

9. Describe Misaki Watari's appearance.

10. Discuss Kafuku's history with his beloved Saab.

(see the answer keys)

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