Exploring Themes in The Seventh Man

What is the primary setting of "The Seventh Man" by Haruki Murakami?

• A bustling city

• A small coastal town

• A dense forest

• A mountain village

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which natural disaster plays a significant role in the story "The Seventh Man"?

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Tsunami

• Volcanic eruption

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

In "The Seventh Man," what is the relationship between the narrator and K?

• Brothers

• Best friends

• Cousins

• Neighbors

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What emotion primarily drives the narrator's actions throughout "The Seventh Man"?

• Anger

• Fear

• Joy

• Sadness

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

How does the narrator describe the wave that took K in "The Seventh Man"?

• Gentle and calm

• Small and insignificant

• Enormous and terrifying

• Fast and silent

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the narrator of "The Seventh Man" struggle with after the incident with the wave?

• Physical injury

• Guilt and trauma

• Financial problems

• Family disputes

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What does the narrator eventually realize about his fear in "The Seventh Man"?

• It was justified

• It was irrational

• It was helpful

• It was unavoidable

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

What does the narrator do to confront his fear in "The Seventh Man"?

• Moves to a new city

• Returns to the beach

• Seeks therapy

• Writes a book

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What is the significance of the title "The Seventh Man"?

• It refers to a local legend

• It symbolizes the narrator's isolation

• It represents the narrator's age

• It is a metaphor for survival

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How does the story "The Seventh Man" explore the theme of memory?

• By showing how memories can be altered

• By depicting the narrator's loss of memory

• By illustrating the power of memories to heal

• By emphasizing the importance of forgetting

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2