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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 4: The Whale's Penis and The Woman with Three Occupations and Part 3, Chapter 5-6: Unblocked Ears and The Further Adventures of Unblocked Ears.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the opening scene of the novel occur?
(a) An unnamed village in Japan.
(b) Saigon.
(c) Tokyo.
(d) London.

2. What is true of the Main Character when he arrives home in Chapter 2?
(a) He is carrying a large package.
(b) He is walking a dog.
(c) He is drunk.
(d) He is ill.

3. What does the person who is at the Main Character's apartment in Chapter 2 tell him?
(a) That he is selfish.
(b) That he is invited to a party.
(c) That he owes money.
(d) That she still loves him.

4. What does the Main Character do in Chapter 3 after his unexpected visitor leaves?
(a) Opens his package.
(b) Cries.
(c) Goes through his closet.
(d) Showers.

5. Why does the Main Character say that his relationship with his ex-wife is over?
(a) She had an affair with his best friend.
(b) The Main Character is dying.
(c) The Main Character is moving.
(d) She is leaving his best friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Girlfriend tell the Main Character about her ears?

2. At what age does the person who dies in Chapter 1 die?

3. What fantasy does the Main Character have often as a college student?

4. What music does the Main Character recall hearing during his time with the person who dies were together?

5. What best describes the Girlfriend's feelings about her ears?

(see the answer key)

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