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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. When making a point about the obscurity of the Kansai dialect, Kitaru's long-time girlfriend declares that no one has ever translated which book into the Kansai dialect?
(a) War and Peace.
(b) Franny and Zooey.
(c) Lord of the Flies.
(d) The Catcher in the Rye.

2. What make is Kafuku's car?
(a) Lincoln.
(b) BMW.
(c) Saab.
(d) Cadillac.

3. Tanimura accuses Kitaru of taking what action in relation to the song Yesterday?
(a) Butchering it.
(b) Making fun of it.
(c) Attacking it.
(d) Minimizing it.

4. How often does Kafuku draw "distinctions between men and women in his daily life" (4)?
(a) Often.
(b) Constantly.
(c) Seldom.
(d) Frequently.

5. Oba tells Kafuku that Kafuku's future driver "almost never" (5) takes what action?
(a) Smiles.
(b) Apologizes.
(c) Speeds.
(d) Smokes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Kitaru remarks that his parents are constantly nagging him about what element of his behavior?

3. The girlfriend from whom Tanimura parted before college hailed from what location?

4. What is the last name of Kitaru's long-time girlfriend?

5. Tanimura describes college to Kitaru using which single word?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What precipitates Kafuku's need for a driver?

4. Discuss the nature of Kafuku's love for his late wife.

5. For what reason does Kitaru feel a measure of relief about failing his exams?

6. How is the theme of transformation depicted within the ending of the story "Drive My Car"?

7. How is the theme of regret depicted within Kafuku's reflections on his late wife and their life together?

8. Which of Misaki Watari's qualities make her a perfect fit for her role as Kafuku's personal driver?

9. In what activities do Erika and Tanimura take part during their date together?

10. What vivid image does Tanimura create to depict the character of Kitaru in the first few lines of the story "Yesterday"?

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