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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. What make is Kafuku's car?
(a) Saab.
(b) Lincoln.
(c) BMW.
(d) Cadillac.

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

3. What emotion does Kitaru's long-time girlfriend feel about her boyfriend's suggestion that Tanimura take her out on a date?
(a) Pride.
(b) Curiosity.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Anger.

4. Kafuku thinks upon meeting his new driver that there is something what "about her face" (7)?
(a) Smoldering.
(b) Endearing.
(c) Sensual.
(d) Off-putting.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tanimura's father had worked in what position during Tanimura's childhood?

2. Kafuku comes away from his meeting with Oba with the impression that his new driver will be all but which of the following things?

3. How long does Tanimura say it had taken him to master the standard Tokyo dialect?

4. Tanimura declares that the writer of the song Yesterday had recorded it in the studio with how many other people?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Which of Misaki Watari's qualities make her a perfect fit for her role as Kafuku's personal driver?

3. What does the narrator describe as "the most excruciating thing" (17) about Kafuku's experience of knowing about his wife's affairs?

4. Describe Misaki Watari's appearance.

5. How do Tanimura and Kitaru first meet?

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

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

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

9. How does Kafuku feel about Misaki Watari's tendency to remain quiet as she drives?

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

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