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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 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", what is the overall theme or message conveyed in this excerpt?
(a) The pursuit of physical beauty and its impact on self-worth.
(b) The importance of maintaining friendships from childhood.
(c) The discomfort of being naked in a public bathhouse.
(d) The complexities of gender identity and societal norms.

2. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what does Makiko do when she gets home from work?
(a) Takes a shower.
(b) Takes a nap until morning.
(c) Kisses her daughter while she sleeps.
(d) Watches TV.

3. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", why does Natsu feel uncomfortable around the tomboy in the bathhouse?
(a) The tomboy is staring at her.
(b) The tomboy is rude and aggressive.
(c) The tomboy does not belong on the women's side.
(d) Natsu is jealous of the tomboy's appearance.

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

5. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", what does the old lady do when she enters the bathhouse?
(a) Joins the protagonist and Makiko in the tub.
(b) Goes to the outdoor bath.
(c) Asks the manager for assistance.
(d) Rushes to the changing rooms.

6. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what is the girl's age on the train that gets Natsu thinking about poverty?
(a) 15.
(b) 12.
(c) 8.
(d) 10.

7. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," how does Makiko describe the clinic she has chosen for breast augmentation?
(a) Professional and experienced.
(b) Simple and budget-friendly.
(c) Luxurious and exclusive.
(d) Warm and welcoming.

8. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what happens when Natsu tries to call Makiko when she is late?
(a) Makiko sends a text explaining she will be late.
(b) Makiko replies to the text but does not answer the call.
(c) Makiko does not answer the call or reply to the text.
(d) Makiko answers the call but is unable to meet.

9. 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 live with relatives who provide for them.
(b) They open their own bar to make a living.
(c) They work at a factory during school vacations.
(d) They reliy on financial assistance from the government.

10. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," what is the unfortunate truth about Nozomi and An's ages?
(a) They are much younger than they claim, only in middle school.
(b) They are both in their twenties, pretending to be younger.
(c) They are in their thirties, pretending to be teenagers.
(d) They are older than they claim, lying to get the job.

11. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," how does Midoriko react when they learn Nozomi's true age?
(a) They felt guilty for not noticing the signs of their young age.
(b) They were shocked and couldn't believe they had been deceived.
(c) They were sympathetic and tried to visit Nozomi in the hospital.
(d) They were angry at Nozomi for lying about her age.

12. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", what is Natsu's initial reaction when she recognizes the tomboy from her past?
(a) She feels nostalgic and wants to reconnect with her.
(b) She becomes angry and confronts the tomboy immediately.
(c) She ignores the tomboy and tries to avoid eye contact.
(d) She wonders if the tomboy has undergone a gender transition.

13. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what does Natsu find out from the dictionary about the word disgusting?
(a) It means unpleasant and repulsive.
(b) It means sickening and offensive.
(c) It means undo and taste.
(d) It means dirty and smelly.

14. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," what ride does Natsu find scary?
(a) The Ferris wheel.
(b) The roller coaster.
(c) The swings.
(d) The Viking.

15. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", what does Natsu want more than anything?
(a) To impress her partner.
(b) To gain more self-confidence.
(c) To fit societal beauty standards.
(d) To feel beautiful and happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," why does Natsu feel a pressure in their chest while watching the ferris wheel?

2. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," why does Natsu think the landlord's representative is shaking them down?

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 6, "The Safest Place in the World," what does Midoriko write in her notebook at the end of the passage?

5. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what is Natsu's reaction after singing the song?

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