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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. How old is Yoshiya when the story "all god's children can dance" occurs?
(a) 30.
(b) 25.
(c) 17.
(d) 20.

2. What kind of business did Keisuke's parents own?
(a) A sweetshop.
(b) A bar.
(c) A convenience store.
(d) A restaurant.

3. What animal was Shimao afraid of in her story?
(a) Bears.
(b) Tigers.
(c) Wolves.
(d) Birds.

4. What drink did Miyake share with Junko and Keisuke?
(a) Rum.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Water.
(d) Beer.

5. What item is Miyake afraid of?
(a) Oven.
(b) Refrigerator.
(c) Microwave.
(d) Washing machine.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long did Komura's wife spend in front of the television after the earthquake?

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

4. When do Junko and Miyake agree to die?

5. Where did Miyake invite Junko?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Mr. Tabata say about Yoshiya's mother's pregnancy?

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

5. How did Komura's wife feel about Tokyo?

6. What did Yoshiya pray for each night?

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

8. How was Miyake connected to the Kobe earthquake?

9. What joke does Shimao make about what's inside the package Komura delivered?

10. Why did Miyake never stock up on groceries?

(see the answer keys)

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