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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 5, "Up All Night Talking," what is Natsu's current rent situation with the landlord?
(a) She has been consistently paying on time.
(b) She owes the landlord two months' rent.
(c) She is three months behind in rent.
(d) She is one month behind in rent.

2. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," why does Natsu cry when they cannot go grape picking as a child?
(a) She is upset about missing out on a fun activity with her kindergarten.
(b) She is sad because she thnks picking grapes is special and she is missing out on a special experience.
(c) She really loves grapes and wans to pick them.
(d) She is disappointed in her parents for not being able to afford the field trip.

3. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," why does Makiko decide against fat injections for breast augmentation?
(a) It requires a lengthy and painful recovery.
(b) It often results in unnatural-looking breasts.
(c) It is too expensive for her budget.
(d) She does not have enough fat to use for the procedure.

4. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what does the number of windows in someone's house signify, according to the text?
(a) Their socioeconomic status growing up.
(b) Their favorite view from the house.
(c) The number of family members they have.
(d) Their taste in interior design.

5. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," what does Midoriko write in her journal, expressing her fears and worries?
(a) She is anxious about the city and encounters with homeless people.
(b) She is afraid of losing the ability to speak or cry.
(c) She is concerned about her health and headaches.
(d) She is worried about her grades in school.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," what does Natsu reveal about her relationship with Maki?

2. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," how old is Makiko at the time of the story?

3. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," how does Natsu feel about her menstrual cycle?

4. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," why does Makiko refuse Natsu's suggestion of applying for welfare assistance?

5. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," what is Natsu's concern about Makiko working nights at the bar?

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