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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tanimura describes college to Kitaru using which single word?
(a) Fun.
(b) Girls.
(c) Drag.
(d) Money.

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

3. Tanimura declares that the writer of the song Yesterday had recorded it in the studio with how many other people?
(a) 14.
(b) 3.
(c) 0.
(d) 10.

4. From what location does Kitaru hail?
(a) Tokyo.
(b) Kansai.
(c) Okinawa.
(d) Hanshin.

5. When it is revealed that Kafuku's new driver's surname is Watari, what is given as her first name?
(a) Shinohashi.
(b) Misaki.
(c) Gaien Nishi Dori.
(d) Meijiya.

Short Answer Questions

1. What major is Kitaru's long-term girlfriend pursuing?

2. For what reason has Kitaru not had sex with his long-time girlfriend by the time Tanimura accompanies the couple on a date?

3. How does Kafuku feel about sitting in the back of his own car once Watari begins to act as his driver?

4. For what period of time does the friendship between Kafuku and Takatsuki last?

5. For what reason does Kitaru learn the Kansai dialect?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Misaki Watari's appearance.

2. What evidence does Kafuku give for his claim that Misaki Watari is an "excellent driver" (9)?

3. Discuss Murakami's use of Tanimura and Kitaru as character foils for one another.

4. Discuss Kafuku's history with his beloved Saab.

5. What is the significance of Kafuku's reaction to sitting in the passenger seat of his Saab after 12 years of driving?

6. How does the theme of perseverance emerge within Erika's comments about Tanimura's break-up with his high school girlfriend?

7. How is the theme of regret depicted within Kafuku's reflections on his late wife and their life together?

8. What precipitates Kafuku's need for a driver?

9. For what reason does Kitaru feel a measure of relief about failing his exams?

10. In what activities do Erika and Tanimura take part during their date together?

(see the answer keys)

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