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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One: Chapter 7, All That You Hold Dear - Book Two: Chapter 9, All The Little Flowers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," how old is Makiko at the time of the story?
(a) 35.
(b) 29.
(c) 39.
(d) 45.

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

3. 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 sad because she thnks picking grapes is special and she is missing out on a special experience.
(b) She really loves grapes and wans to pick them.
(c) She is upset about missing out on a fun activity with her kindergarten.
(d) She is disappointed in her parents for not being able to afford the field trip.

4. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," what do Natsu and her family do with the floral dresses when her mother and sister died?
(a) They place the dresses in their caskets during the funerals.
(b) They donate the dresses to charity.
(c) They sell the dresses to help cover the funeral expenses.
(d) They decide to keep them as a memory of their loved ones.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," how does Natsu try to reach Makiko?

2. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what does Makiko do when she gets home from work?

3. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," what type of brochure design does Makiko's preferred clinic have, according to Natsu?

4. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what is the girl's age on the train that gets Natsu thinking about poverty?

5. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", what is the main message of Ryoko Sengawa's advice to Natsu?

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