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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Komura's job?
(a) He installs electronics in people's homes.
(b) He owns a chauffeur business for travelers.
(c) He is a salesman at a hi-fi equipment store.
(d) He is a chef at a high-class restaurant.

2. What does Yoshiya do on the pitcher's mound?
(a) He dances.
(b) He says a long prayer.
(c) He forgives his mother.
(d) He calls his father.

3. What was Komura actually thinking about while in bed with Shimao?
(a) The hot springs.
(b) The earthquake.
(c) The package he delivered.
(d) His wife.

4. At the end of the story, where does Junko fall asleep?
(a) With her feet in the ocean.
(b) Next to the fire.
(c) In Keisuke's bed.
(d) On Miyake's couch.

5. Which character's thoughts does the reader have access to in this story?
(a) Komura.
(b) Shimao.
(c) Kamura's wife.
(d) Kamura's mother-in-law.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Yoshiya, why can he not get married?

2. How many children does Miyake have?

3. When do Junko and Miyake agree to die?

4. What drink did Miyake share with Junko and Keisuke?

5. According to Komura, what does driving in the small Subaru feel like?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Keisuke.

2. Why does Miyake like fire?

3. Why did Miyake never stock up on groceries?

4. Describe Yoshiya's final moments with Mr. Tabata.

5. What happens to Yoshiya at the end of the story?

6. What is the story about the UFO that the women tell Komura?

7. What does Miyake say when Junko asks her to wake her up?

8. What did Yoshiya pray for each night?

9. How was Miyake connected to the Kobe earthquake?

10. What does the note Komura's wife left behind say?

(see the answer keys)

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