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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two: Chapter 10, Choose From The Following Options - Book Two: Chapter 13, A Tall Order.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," what do Natsu and Naruse talk about during their phone call after the earthquake?
(a) Protests and petitions in response to the disaster.
(b) The government and the energy industry's incompetence.
(c) Natsu's novel and its success.
(d) Fukushima and the nuclear disaster.

2. In Book Two: Chapter 10, "Choose From The Following Options," what is the woman's reason for seeking a sperm donor?
(a) She is struggling with infertility.
(b) She wants to help out a man in need.
(c) She wants to start a sperm bank.
(d) She wants to have a child on her own.

3. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what does Makiko do when she gets home from work?
(a) Kisses her daughter while she sleeps.
(b) Watches TV.
(c) Takes a nap until morning.
(d) Takes a shower.

4. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", what is the main message of Ryoko Sengawa's advice to Natsu?
(a) Sales and celebrity endorsements are the keys to a successful book.
(b) Natsu needs to focus on promoting her work to TV personalities.
(c) Natsu needs to change her writing style to attract more readers.
(d) Real readers who appreciate unique voices are more important than sales or celebrity endorsements.

5. In Book Two: Chapter 10, "Choose From The Following Options," what is the author's main challenge in writing about the yakuza in the novel?
(a) The lack of video interviews and footage of yakuza bosses.
(b) The difficulty of researching information about protection money.
(c) The portrayal of revenge killings and weapons trafficking.
(d) The intricacies of their code of ethics and ranks.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," how many seats are available in the room for the event?

2. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," what topic is the woman in the wrinkly gray jacket opposed to?

3. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", what makes Natsu feel depressed and disheartened after her first book?

4. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", what does Natsu do after her editor's harsh criticism?

5. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," why does Natsu sneak out of the reading early?

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