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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is "a real Tokyo girl" (120)?

2. What will happen to Satsuki if she does not get rid of the stone?

3. According to Satsuki, what kinds of people are narrow?

4. According to Satsuki, what is "the gods' ironic warning"?

5. According to Junpei, what is the name of the bear at the zoo?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Katagiri see when Frog dies?

2. What was the result of the battle with Worm?

3. Who is Worm?

4. Why did Frog choose Katagiri?

5. Who is Masakichi?

6. How does Frog convince Katagiri to join him?

7. How is Masakichi able to listen to music?

8. What was the condition of Katagiri's body at the hospital?

9. Who is Sayoko?

10. What dreams does Sala have?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the emotions in this set of short stories are understated. Choose three stories to focus on, and explain how this is true. Why do you think Murakami made these choices?

Essay Topic 2

Examine how Murakami portrays loneliness and the human desire for connection. Consider this theme in at least three stories.

Essay Topic 3

How does Murakami use music and literature as tools for characterization and theme exploration?

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