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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what is Midoriko's reason for not going to the baths with her mom?
(a) She is upset about their recent fight.
(b) She does not like going to public baths.
(c) She feels embarrassed about her mom's dress.
(d) She has a conflict with her mom.

2. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," what is the cost of the silicone breast augmentation Makiko plans to get?
(a) 1,000,000 yen.
(b) 1,500,000 yen.
(c) 2,000,000 yen.
(d) 800,000 yen.

3. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what impresses Makiko about the Chinese restaurant?
(a) The famous chef working there.
(b) The quick service.
(c) The wide variety of dishes on the menu.
(d) The impressive kitchen setup.

4. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," what is Makiko's preferred option for breast augmentation surgery?
(a) Hyaluronic acid injection.
(b) Saline implants.
(c) Silicone implants.
(d) Fat injections from her own body.

5. 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 favorite view from the house.
(b) Their socioeconomic status growing up.
(c) The number of family members they have.
(d) Their taste in interior design.

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

7. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," what are the two main refrains in Makiko's speeches about breast augmentation?
(a) I'm going to get big boobs and can I really go through with this.
(b) I want to travel the world and what if I change my mind.
(c) I am going to change my job and how will it affect my daughter.
(d) I am going to be famous and can I really do this.

8. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," what do the lights in the distance remind Natsu of?
(a) The city lights at night.
(b) Fireworks.
(c) The grape-picking trip they missed as a child.
(d) The port town they used to live in.

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

10. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", what do the homunculi represent in Natsu's dream-like sequence?
(a) The desire for acceptance and identity.
(b) The pursuit of physical beauty.
(c) Natsu's inner demons.
(d) Society's judgment on appearances.

11. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", what does Natsu notice about Makiko's appearance in the bathhouse?
(a) Her beautiful smile.
(b) Her stunning eyes.
(c) Her thin and gaunt body.
(d) Her new hairstyle.

12. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", what does Natsu think of Makiko's nipples?
(a) Light and cute.
(b) Dark and too large.
(c) Big and pink.
(d) Small and dark.

13. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," why does Natsu tiptoe through the kitchen to the peephole when the bell rang?
(a) They do not want the person outside to hear them.
(b) They are expecting a visitor.
(c) They are trying to avoid the landlord.
(d) They think it might be the mailman.

14. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", how does Natsu describe the tomboy's body?
(a) Effeminate with masculine traits.
(b) Ambiguous, neither masculine nor feminine.
(c) Masculine with feminine qualities.
(d) Completely feminine.

15. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what is Midoriko's reaction upon entering Natsu's apartment?
(a) She admires the bookshelves and reads the spines of books.
(b) She feels uncomfortable and wanted to leave.
(c) She asks if she can take a shower.
(d) She immediately takes a seat on the beanbag chair.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what communication method does Midoriko use to talk to her mother after they stop speaking?

2. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what happens when Natsu tries to call Makiko when she is late?

3. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," what does Natsu learn about Makiko's financial situation?

4. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," how does Natsu react when they realize the woman at the door is the landlord?

5. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what distinguishes Kewpie's appearances at different bars?

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