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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 37, what has happens to Noboru Wataya in real life?
(a) He is forced to resign.
(b) He is shot.
(c) He has a stroke.
(d) He is elected to a high government post.

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

4. In Chapter 10, May Kasahara's boss tells her that genes determine what percentage of whether someone will go bald?
(a) 50%.
(b) 0%.
(c) 33%.
(d) 90%.

5. Where are Toru and May Kasahara as they talk in Chapter 39?
(a) In her dormitory.
(b) At the Residence.
(c) In Shinjuku.
(d) By the pond.

6. What is the first password that Toru cracks in Chapter 19?
(a) Zoo.
(b) Mackerel.
(c) Noboru.
(d) Fashion.

7. Whose words does Toru remember after killing Noboru Wataya in Room 208?
(a) Lt. Mamiya's.
(b) His uncle's.
(c) Kumiko's.
(d) Mr. Honda's.

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

9. What is missing from the bottom of the well in Chapter 31?
(a) The rope to close the latch.
(b) The rope ladder.
(c) The door to 208.
(d) The bat.

10. Who is Yoshitaka Wataya?
(a) Kumiko's grandfather.
(b) Kumiko's uncle.
(c) Kumiko's father.
(d) Kumiko's youngest brother.

11. What are the prisoners that the young lieutenant escorts wearing in Chapter 26?
(a) Baseball uniforms.
(b) Civilian clothes.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Dress military uniforms.

12. What is Toru Okada's main concern about chatting with Kumiko on a computer in Chapter 19?
(a) He will not know it is her.
(b) Someone can look in more easily.
(c) She may not understand his intonation.
(d) She can hang up more easily.

13. According to Toru in Chapter 23, how are Cinnamon's grandfather and Lt. Mamiya connected?
(a) They both had marks on their cheeks.
(b) They both are fascinated by wells.
(c) They were both once in the city of Hsin-ching.
(d) They both were on Yanamoto's mission.

14. What does the mysterious woman give Toru in Chapter 34?
(a) A kiss.
(b) A key to Room 208.
(c) The password to Cinnamon's computer.
(d) A baseball bat.

15. At the beginning of Chapter 25, why is Toru heartened by his life?
(a) He has spoken to Kumiko.
(b) He has people in his life.
(c) His cat has returned.
(d) His business is successful.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 28, what type of lessons does May Kasahara remember the Miyawaki girl taking?

2. Who pointedly ceases coming to the Residence in Chapter 29?

3. How does Toru get into Room 208 in Chapter 35?

4. What personal question does Toru Okada ask Kumiko in their internet chat in Chapter 22?

5. Near the end of Chapter 18, May says that she woke up one day discovered what?

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