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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One: Chapter 4, Out For Chinese - Chapter 6, The Safest Place In The World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," why is Natsu uneasy when Makiko calls her in the middle of the night?
(a) Natsu is afraid Makiko would ask for money.
(b) Natsu does not like talking on the phone at night.
(c) Natsu is worried about their friendship.
(d) Makiko rarely called late at night, so it was unexpected.

2. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," where is Natsu's favorite Chinese restaurant located?
(a) Near the mental hospital on the north side.
(b) On the south side, close to her apartment.
(c) Ten minutes from her apartment.
(d) In a different city from Shobashi.

3. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," what does Midoriko leave for Natsu in her diary?
(a) A description of her favorite ride.
(b) A note about wanting bigger breasts.
(c) A drawing of a roller coaster.
(d) A list of amusement park rides.

4. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," how does Makiko react to Natsu's rent situation?
(a) She suggests finding a cheaper place to live.
(b) She offers advice on how to deal with the landlord.
(c) She is sympathetic and offers to help.
(d) She finds it amusing and laughs.

5. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," what do Natsu and Midoriko order for lunch at the amusement park?
(a) Hot dogs and french fries.
(b) Veggie tempura bowl and curry rice.
(c) Hamburgers and soda.
(d) Pizza and ice cream.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what realization does Midoriko have about her mother during their fight?

2. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what is Natsu's reaction after singing the song?

3. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," what is Makiko's main topic of discussion during her late-night calls with Natsu?

4. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what does the number of windows in someone's house signify, according to the text?

5. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what does Makiko and Natsu do to support themselves after their mother and grandmother passes away?

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