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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 15, May says that what about her new home sometimes overwhelms her?
(a) The loneliness.
(b) The conservative folk.
(c) The disconnection.
(d) The weather.

2. Where is Nutmeg's husband murdered?
(a) His studio.
(b) An alley.
(c) A hotel room.
(d) Their home.

3. What does Toru do in the dreams Kumiko regularly has?
(a) Kills her.
(b) Forgives her.
(c) Makes love to her.
(d) Passes her by.

4. Why does Nutmeg come to the Residence in Chapter 24?
(a) She misses Cinnamon.
(b) She is tired is having nothing to do.
(c) She wants to know about Noboru Wataya.
(d) She is concerned about waining business.

5. What word do May's parents have to explain to her regarding the Miyawakis in Chapter 28?
(a) Abscond.
(b) Tragedy.
(c) Alleviate.
(d) Suicide.

6. What personal question does Toru Okada ask Kumiko in their internet chat in Chapter 22?
(a) What is Noboru Wataya's secret?
(b) What do they call the bird outside their window?
(c) What did he cook their last night together?
(d) What did she find fascinating at the aquarium?

7. Which of the following descriptors is not used in Chapter 20 in relation to Nutmeg's husband?
(a) Mysterious.
(b) Egotistical.
(c) Arrogant.
(d) Argumentative.

8. At what time is May Kasahara writing her letter in Chapter 18?
(a) 2:30 AM.
(b) 8:00 PM.
(c) 10:00 AM.
(d) 4:30 PM.

9. Who pointedly ceases coming to the Residence in Chapter 29?
(a) Lt. Mamiya.
(b) Toru.
(c) Mackerel.
(d) Cinnamon.

10. What has Noboru Wataya decided about his relationship with Kumiko by the end of the novel?
(a) He will wait for her to get out of jail.
(b) He is through with her.
(c) He will do what ever she wants to do.
(d) He has not made a decision.

11. Who is the first person that Nutmeg told the story of the zoo massacre?
(a) Cinnamon.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Malta Kano.
(d) Toru.

12. In Chapter 20, to whom does the job of public relations for Nutmeg's fashion company fall?
(a) Nutmeg's mother.
(b) Cinnamon.
(c) Nutmeg.
(d) Nutmeg's husband.

13. Whose computer is in the Residence?
(a) Toru's.
(b) Kumiko's.
(c) Nutmeg's.
(d) Cinnamon's.

14. According to the article in Chapter 21, what component of the dummy corporation has been linked to political scandals?
(a) Its accounting firm.
(b) Its realtor.
(c) Its car service.
(d) Its CEO.

15. Who warns Toru that his life is in danger in Chapter 33?
(a) The faceless man.
(b) Malta Kano.
(c) Kumiko.
(d) The waiter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does May Kasahara find herself doing often after the suicides at the Miyawaki house?

2. Whom does the boy in Chapter 11 have to push out of bed to go to sleep?

3. In Chapter 13, what does Noboru Wataya offer to do for Toru if he gives up his new property?

4. Why is turnover in May Kasahara's wig factory such an issue?

5. How long does it take Cinnamon to learn a language?

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