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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two: Chapter 14, A Stiff Upper Lip - Book Two: Chapter 17, Not Letting Go.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", what does Natsu do after her editor's harsh criticism?
(a) She seeks advice from other editors and writers.
(b) She gives up writing and pursues a different career.
(c) She ignores the criticism and continued writing as before.
(d) She screams in frustration and decides to forget about the editor's comments.

2. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," what is the main topic of the conversation between Natsuko and Rie?
(a) Cooking recipes.
(b) The earthquake in Sendai.
(c) Social media and online communities.
(d) Sake and alcoholic beverages.

3. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," what does Rie's mother prioritize over her and her sister?
(a) Her career.
(b) Her own happiness.
(c) Her daughters.
(d) Her husband.

4. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what does Makiko and Natsu do to support themselves after their mother and grandmother passes away?
(a) They reliy on financial assistance from the government.
(b) They work at a factory during school vacations.
(c) They live with relatives who provide for them.
(d) They open their own bar to make a living.

5. In Book Two: Chapter 16, "Burning Up," what does Natsu do after finishing her onigiri near the bench?
(a) Checks their watch and heads back to Shobashi.
(b) Calls Makiko and texts Midoriko about their location.
(c) Goes to a convenience store to buy more water.
(d) Goes to the udon shop to look for old acquaintances.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," what does Natsu find peculiar about the women in the audience during the reading?

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

3. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," why does Natsu tiptoe through the kitchen to the peephole when the bell rang?

4. In Book Two: Chapter 17, "Not Letting Go," what does Natsu think about as she rides the ferris wheel?

5. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," what does Natsu dream about while sleeping in the beanbag?

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