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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "An Independent Organ".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On their date together, Tanimura and Kitaru's long-time girlfriend go to what location?
(a) The movie theater.
(b) A bar.
(c) A strip club.
(d) A restaurant.

2. What method does Dr. Tokai use in order to try to keep himself from falling in love with the married woman?
(a) He says mean things to her.
(b) He imagines her making love to another man.
(c) He mentally lists her negative qualities.
(d) He imagines that she is ugly.

3. For what reason has Kitaru not had sex with his long-time girlfriend by the time Tanimura accompanies the couple on a date?
(a) Kitaru's religious faith requires his chastity until marriage.
(b) Kitaru struggles with erectile dysfunction.
(c) Kitaru's long-time girlfriend is committed to waiting until marriage.
(d) Kitaru sees his long-time girlfriend as more of a sister than as a girlfriend.

4. The girlfriend from whom Tanimura parted before college hailed from what location?
(a) Okinawa.
(b) Kansai.
(c) Ashiya.
(d) Shukugawa.

5. What is the name of the man who routinely services Kafuku's car?
(a) Samsa.
(b) Una.
(c) Oba.
(d) Watanabe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action does Misaki Watari take that makes Kafuku think that the action must be one that everyone in Junitakicho undertakes?

2. How often does Kafuku draw "distinctions between men and women in his daily life" (4)?

3. The narrator describes truly happy families as occurring as frequently as what other phenomenon?

4. Before their friendship ends, Takatsuki tells Kafuku that it is impossible to take what action?

5. What baseball reference does Tanimura use to indicate how far he had gone sexually with his girlfriend before going to college and breaking up with her?

(see the answer key)

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