Understanding 'The Seventh Man' by Haruki Murakami

What is the origin of typhoons mentioned in the story?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Southern Pacific Ocean

• Northwest Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

How old was the seventh man when the wave incident occurred?

• 12 years old

• 8 years old

• 10 years old

• 15 years old

What was the seventh man's profession?

• A teacher

• Unknown

• A doctor

• A painter

What was K's notable talent?

• Dancing

• Singing

• Writing

• Painting

What did the adults do to prepare for the typhoon?

• Evacuated the town

• Went to a community shelter

• Ignored the warnings

• Secured the house and prepared emergency provisions

What phenomenon allowed the seventh man and K to explore the beach?

• A temporary retreat of the sea

• The end of the typhoon

• A sudden rainbow

• The eye of the storm

What was K doing when the wave approached?

• Swimming in the sea

• Looking at something on the ground

• Running away

• Building a sandcastle

How did the seventh man react to the approaching wave?

• He froze in fear

• He ran towards K to save him

• He ran away to save himself

• He warned K immediately

What did the seventh man regret after the wave incident?

• Not saving K

• Not learning to swim

• Not being a better friend to K

• Not warning the town about the typhoon

How does the seventh man describe the wave?

• A gentle giant

• A monstrous snake

• A whispering breeze

• A towering wall of water