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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Samsa in Love" and "Men Without Women".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator states that Dr. Tokai had always kept his distance from women who expressed interest in what?
(a) The world.
(b) A permanent mate.
(c) Money.
(d) Politics.

2. Kafuki tells Watari that he likes what objects because they are "easier than CDs" (9)?
(a) Reel-to-Reels.
(b) Records.
(c) Eight Tracks.
(d) Cassettes.

3. The locksmith who rings Gregor Samsa's doorbell has what self-described disability?
(a) Legal blindness.
(b) Palsy.
(c) A hunchback.
(d) Dyslexia.

4. How many years older than Habara is Scheherazade?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 12.
(d) 8.

5. 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 long-time girlfriend is committed to waiting until marriage.
(b) Kitaru sees his long-time girlfriend as more of a sister than as a girlfriend.
(c) Kitaru struggles with erectile dysfunction.
(d) Kitaru's religious faith requires his chastity until marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator states that to "become Men Without Women" (223) is what?

2. The man calling the unnamed narrator of "Men Without Women" says that what event had taken place the previous Wednesday?

3. In what play is Kafuku acting at his main theater at the time of the story's narrative?

4. Kafuku's new driver is described as having ears like what objects?

5. Tanimura had wanted to become a new person when he took what action?

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