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

2. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what does Midoriko decide about having children in the future?
(a) She wants to have many children.
(b) She does not want to have any children.
(c) She wants to adopt children.
(d) She wants to have children but not right away.

3. 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 feels embarrassed about her mom's dress.
(c) She does not like going to public baths.
(d) She has a conflict with her mom.

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

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

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 pretend not to be home.
(c) They are surprised to see her at their door.
(d) They invite her in for a drink.

7. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," how does Natsu feel about her menstrual cycle?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Worried.
(d) Excited.

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

9. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," how does Midoriko react when Makiko talks about kissing her while she sleeps?
(a) She laughs and joins in the conversation.
(b) She blushes and looks away.
(c) She smiles and finds it sweet.
(d) She gets angry and writes a note in her notebook.

10. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," what has been happening to Natsu's menstrual cycle recently?
(a) It has been coming earlier than usual.
(b) It has been consistently on time.
(c) It has been delayed by ten days.
(d) It has become more regular.

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

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

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

14. 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.

15. 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?
(a) She is worried about the couple on the ferris wheel.
(b) The slow movement of the wheel makes her uneasy.
(c) She is anxious about getting on the ride.
(d) She is afraid of heights.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," why does Makiko refuse Natsu's suggestion of applying for welfare assistance?

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

4. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," what is Makiko's main topic of discussion during her late-night calls with Natsu?

5. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", what does Natsu notice about Makiko's appearance in the bathhouse?

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