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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who serves as the dowager's bodyguard?

2. "Math is like ____."

3. How many weeks pass uneventfully before Fuka-Eri contacts Tengo?

4. Where does Tengo's father live?

5. What was Aomame's major in school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Aomame wonders if "1Q84" is a parallel world or other dimension. Examine the concept of parallel worlds. Choose at least three examples in literature that reference this topic. Compare and contrast the ideas to "1Q84".

Essay Topic 2

Write a complete character description of the Leader. What was his involvement with the Witnesses? Include the character's physical, emotional, mental and spiritual state at various times in the book. Include the Leader's personal and professional information as well as the character's role in the story. What makes the Leader a compelling character? How could the character be improved?

Essay Topic 3

The Dowager has a past that involves abuse. Explain the Dowager's past. How did it affect the older woman? Explain the purpose and function of Willow House and how it relates to the Dowager's past experiences. Also explain how Aomame is attached to the Dowager and/or Willow House.

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