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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. Tanimura declares that the writer of the song Yesterday had recorded it in the studio with how many other people?
(a) 0.
(b) 3.
(c) 14.
(d) 10.

2. Takatsuki tells Kafuku that all men are living with "a blind spot" (34) in relation to what topic?
(a) Sibling rivalry.
(b) Friendships.
(c) Women.
(d) Self-care.

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

4. In response to Tanimura's comment about Kitaru's feelings about the song Yesterday, Kitaru tells Tanimura to remember that which person had "loved nonsense and word games" (47)?
(a) Keith Richards.
(b) Mick Jagger.
(c) Sid Vicious.
(d) John Lennon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Before their friendship ends, Takatsuki tells Kafuku that it is impossible to take what action?

2. What does Oba tell Kafuku about the social habits of Kafuku's future driver?

3. From what location does Tanimura hail?

4. What had been Kafuku's original intentions when he had first contacted Takatsuki?

5. Oba tells Kafuku that his car, like all cars from what country, is "built to last" (7)?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are the conditions of Misaki Watari's employment with Kafuku?

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

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

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

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

7. How does Kitaru feel about "things being smooth and comfortable" (52) in life?

8. Describe Misaki Watari's appearance.

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

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

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