Reading Comprehension: Botchan

Who is the author of the novel “Botchan”?

• Haruki Murakami

• Natsume Sōseki

• Yukio Mishima

What is the nickname of the novel’s protagonist?

• Botany

• Botchan

• Bonsai

In which city does the story’s protagonist originally come from?

• Osaka

• Tokyo

• Kyoto

What profession does Botchan take up in the novel?

• Doctor

• Teacher

• Samurai

Where does Botchan work as a teacher in the novel?

• A prestigious Tokyo school

• A rural school in the countryside

• A monastery

What is Botchan’s initial impression of his rural school?

• Peaceful and serene

• Chaotic and overcrowded

• Boring and uneventful

Who is Botchan’s closest friend among the school’s staff?

• Red shirt

• Hotta

• Porcupine

Which of the following is not a recurring characteristic of Botchan?

• Hot-tempered

• Easygoing

• Naive

What kind of relationship does Botchan have with the students in the novel?

• Strict and authoritarian

• Indifferent and distant

• Supportive and caring

What animal is frequently used as a metaphor for Botchan’s character in the novel?

• Fox

• Bear

• Owl