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

2. 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 new hairstyle.
(c) Her stunning eyes.
(d) Her beautiful smile.

3. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," how often does Makiko call Natsu after their initial conversation about breast augmentation surgery?
(a) Three nights a week.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Every morning.
(d) Once a month.

4. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," what does Midoriko leave for Natsu in her diary?
(a) A description of her favorite ride.
(b) A list of amusement park rides.
(c) A drawing of a roller coaster.
(d) A note about wanting bigger breasts.

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) Asks the manager for assistance.
(c) Goes to the outdoor bath.
(d) Rushes to the changing rooms.

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

7. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," what is Natsu's current rent situation with the landlord?
(a) She is one month behind in rent.
(b) She is three months behind in rent.
(c) She owes the landlord two months' rent.
(d) She has been consistently paying on time.

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

9. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," what does Natsu reveal about her relationship with Maki?
(a) She rarely sees or talks to Maki.
(b) She used to fight a lot with Maki when they were younger.
(c) She owes a lot to Maki for taking care of him after his mom and Komi died.
(d) She is not on good terms with Maki.

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

11. 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) Luxurious and exclusive.
(c) Simple and budget-friendly.
(d) Warm and welcoming.

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

13. 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.

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

15. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", what motivates Natsu's desire to be pretty?
(a) Self-esteem.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Societal pressure.
(d) Material possessions.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," why does Natsu cry when they cannot go grape picking as a child?

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

4. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," how does Natsu and Midoriko decide which ride to go on next?

5. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what is Kewpie's reputation in Shobashi?

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