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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. Where does Sasaki tell Komura to travel?
(a) Kobe.
(b) Tokyo.
(c) Hokkaido.
(d) Yamagata.

2. Where did Junko work after she ran away?
(a) Bar.
(b) Tea room.
(c) Convenience store.
(d) Ramen house.

3. How many children does Miyake have?
(a) One.
(b) Six.
(c) None.
(d) Two.

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

5. What word does Shimao use to describe her bear story?
(a) Upsetting.
(b) Spooky.
(c) Raunchy.
(d) Gross.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was notable about Yoshiya's mother's doctor?

2. Who is Mr. Tabata?

3. What item is Miyake afraid of?

4. What did Yoshiya pray for each night before bed?

5. Where is Yoshiya when he acknowledges that he no longer cares who his father is?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why did Junko run away from home?

4. Why did Miyake call Junko?

5. Describe Komura's wife.

6. Describe Yoshiya's predicament when he wakes up at the beginning of the story.

7. How was Miyake connected to the Kobe earthquake?

8. How does Shimao respond to Komura saying that he's come a long way?

9. Why did Miyake never stock up on groceries?

10. What did Junko learn about Miyake's family?

(see the answer keys)

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