Question 1

Men Without Women: Stories

For what reasons does the narrator of Men Without Women suggest that men who have lost women should adopt the unicorn as a symbol of their plight?

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Question 2

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The narrator states that "affable" (83) people almost always have what other qualities?

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Question 3

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How is the theme of secrecy depicted within the story entitled "An Independent Organ"?

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Question 4

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Dr. Tokai describes himself to the narrator using what two adjectives?

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Question 5

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Discuss the significance of Murakami's use of a simile to describe the moment when Dr. Tokai falls in love.

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Question 6

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In what way is foreshadowing employed within the narrator's memory of his last conversation with Dr. Tokai?

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Question 7

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To what work is the title of the story "Scheherazade" referring and what is the significance of the title?

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Question 8

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What is Dr. Tokai's eventual fate?

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Question 9

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How does the theme of appearance versus reality emerge within the stories that Scheherazade tells to Habara?

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Question 10

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How is the theme of escape depicted within Habara's receipt of Scheherazade's stories?

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Question 11

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What elements are listed within Habara's list of the only "personal information [Scheherazade] had volunteered" (117)?

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Question 12

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Describe Scheherazade's routine upon arriving at Habara's house twice per week.

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Question 13

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Name the mysterious elements present within the story "Scheherazade" that are not resolved by the end of the story.

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Question 14

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How is vivid imagery employed within Scheherazade's depiction of her former life as a lamprey eel?

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Question 15

Men Without Women: Stories

How does Kino come to own a bar and what had he done for work prior to the purchase?

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Question 16

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Describe the relationship between Kino and his aunt.

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Question 17

Men Without Women: Stories

What are Kino's feelings toward his ex-wife and her lover, who had also been Kino's colleague?

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Question 18

Men Without Women: Stories

What is the symbolism inherent in Kino's bar?

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Question 19

Men Without Women: Stories

Around the time Kino's cat disappears, what other creatures begins to show up outside of the bar and what do they symbolize?

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Question 20

Men Without Women: Stories

To what famous work is the story "Samsa in Love" alluding throughout its narrative and how do you know?

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Question 21

Men Without Women: Stories

How does the story "Samsa in Love" utilize humor to illuminate certain aspects of the human condition?

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Question 22

A Doll's House

How does Torvald respond to Krogstad's second letter?

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Question 23

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What precipitates Kafuku's need for a driver?

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Question 24

Men Without Women: Stories

Describe Misaki Watari's appearance.

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Question 25

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Discuss Kafuku's history with his beloved Saab.

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