3. What is the name of the portrait Miyake has been working on?
(a) The Kobe Earthquake.
(b) Landscape with Flatiron.
(c) Angry Earth.
(d) My Wife and Children.

4. Who "gave himself to the flow of time" (67)?
(a) Yoshiya.
(b) Mr. Tabata.
(c) Yoshiya's father.
(d) The obstetrician.

5. Why does Shimao believe Komura is unable to engage in intercourse with her?
(a) He does not find her attractive.
(b) He is thinking about his wife.
(c) He is afraid of bears.
(d) He is afraid of earthquakes.

6. Who tells Komura the package contained something that was inside him?
(a) Keiko.
(b) Komura's wife.
(c) Shimao.
(d) Sasaki.

7. What drew Kamura's wife to the television?
(a) An earthquake.
(b) A reality television show.
(c) A holiday parade.
(d) A house fire.

8. According to Yoshiya's friend, what can cure a hangover?
(a) Watching a morning talk show.
(b) Going for a run.
(c) Eating a fried egg with rice.
(d) Spending time with one's father.

9. What best describes Keisuke?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A bartender.
(c) A writer.
(d) A surfer.

10. What did Miyake buy in the mornings?
(a) Oatmeal, fish, and a sandwich.
(b) Milk, bread, and a newspaper.
(c) Cereal, donuts, and coffee.
(d) Coffee, bread, and meat.

11. Where does Yoshiya's cab take him?
(a) His old school.
(b) A busy bar.
(c) The site of the earthquake.
(d) A deserted location.

12. When does Junko ask Miyake to wake her up?
(a) When she can live again.
(b) When the alcohol wears off.
(c) When the fire ends.
(d) When her mother calls.

13. What drink did Miyake share with Junko and Keisuke?
(a) Rum.
(b) Beer.
(c) Water.
(d) Whiskey.

14. What kind of business did Keisuke's parents own?
(a) A sweetshop.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A bar.
(d) A convenience store.

15. What item is Miyake afraid of?
(a) Microwave.
(b) Refrigerator.
(c) Oven.
(d) Washing machine.