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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 9, "All The Little Flowers," what is Midoriko's current situation?
(a) She is pregnant with her boyfriend's child.
(b) She is traveling to museums on an island vacation.
(c) She is studying to become a doctor.
(d) She is enjoying a happy relationship with Haruyama.

2. In Book Two: Chapter 10, "Choose From The Following Options," why does the woman hesitate to tell Sengawa about the idea of getting pregnant from donated sperm?
(a) She fears that Sengawa will think it is crazy.
(b) She is embarrassed to discuss such a personal topic.
(c) She wants to keep the idea to herself for now.
(d) She does not want Sengawa's opinion on the matter.

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

4. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," what do the men in the smoking area do with the cigarette butts?
(a) Puts them in their pockets.
(b) Smokes them again.
(c) Puts them in plastic bags after squeezing out the moisture.
(d) Throws them away in the trash.

5. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," why does Makiko refuse Natsu's suggestion of applying for welfare assistance?
(a) She believes she can find a better job on her own.
(b) She believes it will be a burden on society.
(c) She thinks it will be a sign of failure and shame.
(d) She does not want to accept help from the government.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book Two: Chapter 13, "A Tall Order," how many New Year's greetings did Natsu receive in 2017?

2. 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?

3. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," what is Natsu's impression of the first poet who read his work at the event?

4. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," what does Natsu learn about the male novelist during the party?

5. In Book Two: Chapter 15, "Take It or Leave it," what attire does Natsu describe to Onda so he can recognize her?

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