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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. After a period of friendship with Takatsuki, Kafuku comes to the conclusion that Takatsuki had felt what emotion toward Kafuku's late wife?
2. Tanimura describes Kitaru as looking like a "sensitive, well-brought-up city boy" (50) until he takes what action?
3. What does Kafuku tell Misaki Watari after stating that he has wanted to tell her for a while?
4. Kafuku believes that the majority of female drivers fall into which two categories?
5. How does Kafuku feel about sitting in the back of his own car once Watari begins to act as his driver?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is the theme of regret depicted within Kafuku's reflections on his late wife and their life together?
2. How is the theme of transformation depicted within the ending of the story "Drive My Car"?
3. What is the significance of Kafuku's reaction to sitting in the passenger seat of his Saab after 12 years of driving?
4. How does Kafuku feel about Misaki Watari's tendency to remain quiet as she drives?
5. What evidence does Kafuku give for his claim that Misaki Watari is an "excellent driver" (9)?
6. Provide a brief Marxist analysis of the story "Yesterday," focusing on one scene in particular to prove your claim.
7. What precipitates Kafuku's need for a driver?
8. Discuss Kafuku's history with his beloved Saab.
9. Describe Misaki Watari's appearance.
10. What are the conditions of Misaki Watari's employment with Kafuku?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In what ways is the theme of hope depicted within Murakami's short story collection Men Without Women?
Essay Topic 2
How do the themes of deception and secrecy function within the book and what is Murakami's message regarding these themes?
Essay Topic 3
What is the function of the unnamed narrator in the story Men Without Women? Discuss the characterization methods used by the author in depicting the unnamed narrator and include in your discussion the reasons that the author portrays the character in these particular ways.
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