Which statement about Kafka's appearance is true?

• A. He looks younger than his age
• B. He looks average for his age
• C. He looks older than his age
• D. He looks much older than his age

Answer: (C)

In this story, how a character looks often hints at their inner life and the weight they carry. Kafka Tamura is fifteen, but the narration describes him in a way that makes him seem older—there’s a calm, steady presence and mature bearing that go beyond his age. That combination signals a certain precocity and seriousness, suggesting he’s lived with more weight than most kids his age. Because of that, the most fitting statement is that he looks older than his age. This visual cue reinforces his independence and the gravity of the choices he makes, like running away, which fits the tone of a character who carries himself with a maturity beyond his years.