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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Aomame enter 1Q84?

2. What does Tengo hope to get from Komatsu?

3. Where does Tengo's father live?

4. How old is Aomame?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Leader is the name given to the man who controls the farm at Sakigake. Who is the Leader? What are his duties? How is he attached to the other characters in the story? How does the Leader die? What is the purpose of his death? What might happen to the farm and its people once the Leader is dead?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss "Air Chrysalis". What is it? How did Fuka-Eri come up with the concept? How do Tengo and Komatsu become involved? Is it pure fiction? When do parts of the story begin to come true? What is the main plot of the story? What occurrences may have happened because of the story? What events might have been prevented by its publication?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between Tengo and Fuka-Eri. Who takes the relationship to heart? What does it mean to each person? What is the basis of the relationship? Is it permanent or transitory? How will the relationship affect each person?

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