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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tamaru quotes which famous author?

2. Aomame learns that she is ____.

3. The Little People have been blocked because of the novel's ____.

4. Which is not one of the things Aomame dreams about?

5. What song plays on the radio while Tengo is on hold?

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

Write a biography of author Haruki Murakami. What are the author's common themes? Do the characters appear in any other works? What is the man's professional history?

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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