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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 realization does Midoriko have about her mother during their fight?
(a) Her mother's job is the reason for their financial struggles.
(b) Her mother should have planned her life better.
(c) Her mother is too hardworking and needs to relax.
(d) Her mother was born with financial difficulties.

2. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what is Kewpie's reputation in Shobashi?
(a) A talented musician.
(b) A professional singer
(c) A local legend and scam artist.
(d) A beloved bartender.

3. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," what do the new girls, Nozomi and An, claim they have in common?
(a) They are both pursuing careers as hairdressers.
(b) They both have family in Kyushu.
(c) They are friends from the same trade school.
(d) They attended the same high school.

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

5. 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 live with relatives who provide for them.
(c) They open their own bar to make a living.
(d) They work at a factory during school vacations.

6. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," how does Natsu react when they realize the woman at the door is the landlord?
(a) They apologize for not answering the calls.
(b) They are surprised to see her at their door.
(c) They invite her in for a drink.
(d) They pretend not to be home.

7. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what worries the Natsu about the girl on the train who seems poor?
(a) Her psoriasis condition.
(b) Her oversized water bottle.
(c) Her lack of a bag or purse.
(d) Her unhealthy eating habits.

8. 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.

9. 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 answers the call but is unable to meet.
(d) Makiko does not answer the call or reply to the text.

10. 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 are expecting a visitor.
(b) They are trying to avoid the landlord.
(c) They do not want the person outside to hear them.
(d) They think it might be the mailman.

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

12. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," why does Natsu think the landlord's representative is shaking them down?
(a) They feel the landlord's tactics are inappropriate.
(b) They think the landlord has a personal vendetta.
(c) They assume she is trying to take advantage of them.
(d) They believe the woman is overly aggressive.

13. 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 offers advice on how to deal with the landlord.
(c) She suggests finding a cheaper place to live.
(d) She is sympathetic and offers to help.

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

15. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," how does Natsu react when Kewpie asks her to sing a song?
(a) She declines and hides behind the bar in embarrassment.
(b) She sings confidently and passionately.
(c) She asks Kewpie to sing a song instead.
(d) She pretends not to hear him and avoids the situation.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," what is the unfortunate truth about Nozomi and An's ages?

4. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," why does Makiko decide against fat injections for breast augmentation?

5. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what is Midoriko's reason for not going to the baths with her mom?

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