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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. Who wrote "To Build a Fire"?
(a) Jane Austen.
(b) Ernest Hemingway.
(c) Charles Dickens.
(d) Jack London.

2. According to Yoshiya, who is his father?
(a) His mother's obstetrician.
(b) His baseball coach.
(c) His mother's best friend.
(d) Mr. Tabata.

3. What was Junko doing when Miyake called?
(a) Watching television.
(b) Writing a story.
(c) Playing guitar.
(d) Reading a romance novel.

4. How old is Miyake?
(a) Late 20s.
(b) Mid-30s.
(c) Late 50s.
(d) Mid-40s.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the mysterious man lead Yoshiya?

2. What band was Keisuke listening to?

3. Who is Komura delivering Sasaki's package to?

4. What caused Mr. Tabata's death?

5. How many children does Miyake have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sasaki want Komura to go to Hokkaido?

2. What do Miyake and Junko decide to do after the fire dies down?

3. Why did Junko run away from home?

4. Describe Komura.

5. Why were Komura's friends puzzled by his marriage?

6. Describe Yoshiya's relationship with his mother.

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

8. Why did Miyake never stock up on groceries?

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

10. What did Yoshiya pray for each night?

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