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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is with Aomame when she wakes up with a hangover?

2. How many days pass before Aomame is contacted by Tamaru?

3. In which year does the story take place?

4. Which of the following is not a name Aomame would have chosen for herself?

5. Who speaks to Aomame about the gunfight?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Witnesses want Aomame to return so that they can hear the voices again. What do they mean? Whose voices does Aomame hear? Are they real voices or are they the manifestation of some type of mental illness? What do the voices say? 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

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

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