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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. Which author does Murakami reference by saying "true terror is the kind that men feel toward their imagination" (103)?

2. Who says, "What you see with your eyes is not necessarily true" (112)?

3. How many days in a row did Satsuki go to the pool?

4. What music genre does Nimit love?

5. Who did Katagiri raise?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who did Nimit take Satsuki to visit?

2. Why did Sayoko and Takatsuki break up?

3. Who is Worm?

4. What thoughts does Satsuki have about the man who lives in Kobe?

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

6. What kind of relationship do Junpei and Takatsuki have?

7. Why does Frog want Katagiri to join him?

8. What crime was Satsuki a victim of?

9. What happened to Katagiri on February 17th?

10. What is Frog's plan for stopping the earthquake?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some stories, like "super-frog saves tokyo," blend reality with surreal elements. Analyze how Murakami intertwines reality and fantasy to communicate deeper truths.

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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