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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Scheherazade and Kino".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of doctor is Dr. Tokai?
(a) A dentist.
(b) A psychologist.
(c) A plastic surgeon.
(d) A podiatrist.

2. The narrator states that Kafuku generally remains silent unless what condition is met?
(a) He is giving an interview to the press.
(b) He is spoken to first.
(c) He is acting.
(d) If he knows a person well and is talking to them about things that matter.

3. What is NOT listed among Dr. Tokai's favorite pleasures when it comes to spending time with women?
(a) Having sex with the women.
(b) Talking with the women.
(c) Drinking wine with the women.
(d) Having dinner with the women.

4. What main element do Kitaru and Tanimura have in common?
(a) They had both lived with many members of their extended families.
(b) They had both lived in ordinary houses within rich neighborhoods.
(c) They had both lived in fancy houses within ordinary neighborhoods.
(d) They had both lived in the worst neighborhood in the area.

5. For how long had Dr. Tokai been seeing the married woman before he had fallen in love with her?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 1 1/2 years.
(d) 2 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Oba guesses that Kafuku's future driver is about how old?

2. How many children does the narrator of "An Independent Organ" have?

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

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

5. Kitaru remarks that his parents are constantly nagging him about what element of his behavior?

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