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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tengo is told not to take a____ to the playground.

2. What kind of gun does Aomame use?

3. What nickname does Aomame give to the strange man?

4. Where did Tengo live as a child?

5. How long was this person in captivity?

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

Examine the concept of 1Q84. What is it? Why did Aomame develop the name? What does it mean? What does the "Q" stand for? What year does it replace? How is 1Q84 different from the ordinary year? What causes Aomame to develop this concept? Is the concept valid? How does one arrive in 1Q84? How does one leave? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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