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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tengo and Fuka-Eri prepare for ___.

2. What composer's music is playing in the radio in the taxi?

3. Which word reminds Aomame of Ayumi?

4. How many times had Tengo been involved sexually with students?

5. According to Aomame, ____ always keeps his word.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the Little People. Who are they? How did they come to be? Where are they from? How many are there? What is their purpose? Are the Little People good or evil? What prevents the Little People from entering Aomame's world? What is the secret for casting out the Little People? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

List at least three examples in which the author uses foreshadowing to prompt the reader to predict upcoming events.

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