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

Short Answer Questions

1. What book does Tengo read to his father?

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

3. What is Tengo's last name?

4. Aomame learns that she is ____.

5. Ushikawa is unnerved by photos of ____.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

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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