Quiz for Kokoro

How much did you enjoy this book?

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Sensei perceives his wife as a very independent and strong woman.

• Ture

• False

Answer explanation

This is false. Sensei does not regard his wife as a particularly independent or strong woman. Throughout the novel, Sensei's wife often portrays more dependent and fragile traits.

Despite feeling lonely at heart, Sensei never made attempts to forge deeper connections with others.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This is false. As despite Sensei indeed feeling loneliness, he did make attempts to form deeper connections with others, including with his wife and the narrator, referred to as “I.”

Sensei mentioned being deceived by a very wealthy individual at one point.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This is true. In Sensei's recollections, he describes an instance where he was deceived by a wealthy individual.

Sensei never tried to understand his wife's feelings and thoughts.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This is false. While there are many issues in the relationship between Sensei and his wife, he indeed makes efforts to understand her feelings and thoughts, albeit often finding it challenging.

What is the reason behind Sensei's feeling of loneliness?

• He lost a very close friend

• He has a bad relationship with his family

• He finds it difficult to fully trust others

• He dislikes his job

Answer explanation

The root cause of Sensei's loneliness stems from his mistrust of others. This mistrust is showcased in his relationships with both K and his wife, leading him to experience loneliness and estrangement.

The death of which family member plunged Sensei into distress and altered his personality?

• Father

• Mother

• Brother

• Sister

Answer explanation

After the death of Sensei's father, he fell into distress, which also changed his personality and the way he viewed the world.

What were Sensei's reasons for writing the testament?（Multiple Choices）

• To allow “I” to understand him better

• To have “I” perceive him as a cold person and eventually forget him

• To engage in self-reflection

• To express his feelings to his wife

Answer explanation

Sensei had two main reasons for writing the testament: one was to allow “I” to understand him better, encompassing his past and his emotions, and the other was to engage in self-reflection to comprehend his own life and the choices he made.

If you were in K's shoes, what do you think would be your biggest regret at the end of your life?(Please answer in the first person)

Answer explanation

In my life, "Ojōsan" represented a beacon of hope, someone who understood my past and the pain I carried. But as she grew closer to Sensei, I experienced an unparalleled level of disappointment and anguish. My greatest regret is not having the courage to express my feelings, ultimately losing someone who could truly understand and love me.