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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what play is Kafuku acting at his main theater at the time of the story's narrative?
(a) The Crucible.
(b) Uncle Vanya.
(c) Equus.
(d) Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.

2. In response to Tanimura's comment about Kitaru's feelings about the song Yesterday, Kitaru tells Tanimura to remember that which person had "loved nonsense and word games" (47)?
(a) John Lennon.
(b) Sid Vicious.
(c) Keith Richards.
(d) Mick Jagger.

3. Most of Dr. Tokai's friends are said to be what?
(a) Women.
(b) Married without children.
(c) Single.
(d) Married with children.

4. Tanimura's mother had worked in what position during Tanimura's childhood?
(a) Librarian.
(b) Psychologist.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Writer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What object does Dr. Tokai instruct to be given to the narrator upon Dr. Tokai's death?

2. Who coordinates Dr. Tokai's personal calendar?

3. Kitaru's ritual when he arrives home involves the singing of the song Yesterday and what other action?

4. In college, Tanimura had worked in what type of establishment with Kitaru?

5. At what type of location do Kitaru, Tanimura, and Kitaru's long-time girlfriend meet for the first time?

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